How to Use WPS Insert Image on Windows

Use WPS Insert Image with 7 topics, including local insertion, drag-and-drop insertion, online pictures, batch insertion, copy and paste, screenshot insertion, and the Home tab entry; 5 are available without membership and 2 are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert a Picture from a Local File

Entry point: Insert → Picture → Local Picture

1. Open the WPS Slides file that you want to edit.
2. Place the cursor where you want to insert the picture.
3. Click the Insert tab on the top menu bar.
4. Click Picture and select Local Picture.
5. In the file selection window, locate the target image.
6. Select the image and click Open.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The picture appears on the current slide.
• Next actions: You can move, resize, or reposition the picture.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If the target slide is not selected first, the picture may be inserted into the slide currently being edited.

2. Drag and Drop a Picture Quickly

Entry point: Drag an image file directly into the slide editing area

1. Open the folder that contains the picture.
2. Select the target image file.
3. Drag the picture to the target position in WPS Slides.
4. Release the mouse to complete the insertion.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The picture appears directly on the current slide.
• Next actions: You can adjust its size and position immediately.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you drop the file outside the editing area or into the thumbnail area, the picture may not be placed as expected.

3. Insert an Online Picture

Entry point: Insert → Picture → More Pictures

1. Click the Insert tab on the top menu bar.
2. Click Picture and browse online image resources such as Featured, Business, and Education.
3. Click More Pictures to open the image library.
4. Enter keywords in the search box.
5. Select the picture you want and insert it.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The selected online picture is inserted into the current slide.
• Next actions: You can continue adjusting its position and layout.

Tips While Using

• Membership: Some online picture resources have a membership label.
• Environment limits: An internet connection is required, and signing in is recommended.

4. Insert Multiple Pictures at Once

Entry point: Insert → Picture → Local Picture

1. Click the Insert tab on the top menu bar.
2. Click Picture and select Local Picture.
3. In the file selection window, hold down Ctrl.
4. Select multiple pictures one by one.
5. Click Open to import them at one time.

Success Criteria

• UI state: Multiple pictures are imported into the current presentation.
• Next actions: You can adjust the order, size, and position of each picture.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you do not hold down Ctrl, only the last selected picture may remain selected.

5. Copy and Paste a Picture

Entry point: Copy a picture and use Paste or a paste shortcut

1. Copy the target picture from another location.
2. Return to the WPS Slides editing area.
3. Place the cursor where you want to insert the picture.
4. Use right-click paste or a paste shortcut.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The copied picture appears on the current slide.
• Next actions: You can continue editing its position and size.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Some web images may not paste directly because of browser or copy restrictions.

6. Insert Content with Screenshot

Entry point: Insert → Screenshot

1. Click the Insert tab on the top menu bar.
2. Click Screenshot.
3. Select the screenshot option you need.
4. Double-click the left mouse button to complete the capture.
5. If you need to capture again, right-click once and repeat the action.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The captured screen content is inserted into the current slide.
• Next actions: You can crop, move, or resize it.

Tips While Using

• Membership: Some screenshot-related capabilities may be membership-related.
• Environment limits: Make sure the target window is visible before capturing.

7. Open the Picture Entry from the Home Tab

Entry point: Home → the drop-down button to the right of Picture

1. Click the Home tab on the top menu bar.
2. Click the drop-down button to the right of Picture.
3. In the expanded menu, choose a local illustration, paged illustration, or online picture resource entry.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The related picture insertion menu or resource entry opens.
• Next actions: You can continue choosing the picture source and complete the insertion.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you click only the main button without opening the drop-down menu, you may not see the full set of entries.