WPS Art Design on macOS: Introduction

Last updated:July 13, 2026

WPS Art Design is a graphic design feature in WPS Slides; it includes 2 core tasks, with 1 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.

At a Glance

MetricValueNotes
Core tasks2Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership1Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items1Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

WPS Art Design is a graphic and image design feature in WPS Slides for applying design effects and adjusting related settings in a presentation. It lets you open a focused design entry point for quick edits, and it also provides more settings for advanced adjustments and live preview. This makes it useful for presentation design work on slides that need stronger visual impact.

Core tasks include:

  • Use WPSArt Design: Open the design entry point and apply an effect.
  • Advanced settings: Adjust advanced parameters in More Settings and review the preview.

Common use cases include classroom presentations, project reports, and product introductions that need clearer visual styling.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemA Mac device that can run WPS Office normally
App versionIt is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
NetworkLocal editing can be completed offline; account or membership status checks may require an internet connection
OtherOpen WPS Slides and enter an editable presentation

Download & Installation

ItemNotes
Official DownloadWPS Office Free Download
Post-install CheckLaunch WPS Slides, open any presentation, and check whether the WPSArt tool and related design entry points are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummaryProvides a WPSArt design entry point in WPS Slides, where you can apply design effects directly and adjust advanced parameters with live preview in More Settings.Microsoft PowerPoint supports inserting SmartArt, adding text, adding or deleting shapes, and changing layouts, colors, and styles on the SmartArt Design tab.Google Slides supports adding shapes, text, and lines, and it also supports positioning and resizing objects, but the official documentation mainly focuses on basic object editing.Notion is built around flexible content blocks, including text, images, embeds, and style adjustments. It works well for page-based information organization rather than dedicated slide design.Adobe Express supports creating presentations from templates, rearranging pages, adding transitions, and presenting directly or exporting to PowerPoint or PDF.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: You can complete design application and parameter adjustment directly inside the slide editing workflow. Distinct: It combines a quick entry point with more settings for both fast edits and detailed adjustments.Compared with WPS: Microsoft focuses more on SmartArt diagram structures and style switching, while WPS is more centered on direct slide design operations.Compared with WPS: Google's official guidance is more focused on basic shapes and object editing, while WPS provides a more concentrated design entry point and parameter panel.Compared with WPS: Notion is more suitable for organizing content and building pages, and it does not provide a dedicated slide design entry point.Compared with WPS: Adobe Express is more template-oriented for presentation creation and page management, while WPS is better suited to direct design adjustments inside an existing presentation.
Official SourceCreate a SmartArt graphic from scratchAdd shapes and text to a slideTypes of content blocksPresentation maker

Overall Conclusion: WPS Art Design is a practical choice for users who are already editing in WPS Slides and want to handle slide design adjustments without leaving the presentation workflow. If your work is more focused on structured diagrams, basic object editing, page-based collaboration, or template-driven presentation creation, the other products also offer strengths in those areas.

Use Cases

#ScenarioTarget UsersCore Pain PointSolution
1Classroom presentation stylingTeachers and studentsSlides look too plainUse WPSArt Design to apply effects quickly
2Project report refinementOffice usersKey slides lack visual hierarchyAdjust slide styling from the design entry point
3Product introduction enhancementMarketing and sales teamsText-and-image slides do not stand out enoughFine-tune advanced parameters in More Settings
4Event proposal presentationOperations teamsNeed to preview design results quicklyUse live preview before confirming changes
5Template follow-up editingEveryday office usersA template still needs local refinements after it is appliedCombine the quick entry point with advanced settings for further adjustment

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

FeatureFree UserWPS Member
Basic WPSArt Design entry point
Advanced settings and some advanced functionsSome functions are limited
Extended benefits after membership status verification

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Use CaseRecommended PlanReason
Occasional presentation creation and adjustmentFreeSuitable for basic design access and routine editing
Frequent presentation work with more advanced needsWPS PremiumBetter suited for advanced settings and membership-related functions

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page