WPS Icon Effect - Soft Edges helps soften icon edges and adjust the soft edge size; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | Matches the number of Free rows in the How-to Index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the How-to Index |
| Membership limit | None for this feature | You can use this feature directly |
| Version limit | None listed | No version threshold is stated in the current materials |
About This Feature
Overview
Soft Edges is a graphic effect in WPS Presentation that softens the visual outline of an icon. It can make icon edges look more blurred and gentle. You can apply a preset value directly or open object properties to set a custom size.
Core tasks include:
- Apply a soft edge effect to an icon for quick visual refinement.
- Customize the soft edge size in object properties from 0 pt to 100 pt.
- Open the setting from the right-click menu for faster access.
- Adjust the effect from the side task pane while previewing changes.
Common use cases include cover slide icon styling, reducing harsh icon outlines, creating a more consistent slide appearance, and blending icons more naturally with the background.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local graphic effect editing |
| Other | Insert and select an icon or graphic object in WPS Presentation before editing |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download the installer, follow the setup wizard, and open WPS Presentation |
| Post-install check | Open a presentation, select an icon, and look for the Effects entry under the Graphic Tools tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS lets you open Graphic Tools > Effects > Soft Edges for an icon and then refine the size in object properties. | Microsoft states that glow and soft edge effects can be applied to shapes, text, pictures, and other objects, with presets and a Size control. | Google Slides help content covers inserting and managing images and videos, but the reviewed official pages do not show a built-in soft edge control that matches this icon effect workflow. | Notion official guidance supports image and media blocks, but the reviewed official pages do not show a presentation-style soft edge effect for icons. | Adobe Express provides image effects and filters with adjustable intensity, but it is positioned as image editing rather than a slide icon soft edge control inside a presentation editor. |
| Official Source | — | Format Objects or Text with Glow or Soft Edges | Insert or delete images & videos | Images, files, and media | Apply image filters in Adobe Express |
Advantage: The effect is available directly inside the presentation editing interface, with both preset selection and side-pane adjustment for the selected object.
Overall Conclusion
If you want to soften icon edges directly while editing a presentation, WPS and Microsoft both provide a clearer object-effect workflow. Google Slides, Notion, and Adobe Express focus more on image insertion, media handling, or general image effects, so their official workflows are not the same as a dedicated soft edge control for presentation icons.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How This Feature Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cover slide icon styling | Presentation creators | Icon edges look too sharp on title slides | Apply a soft edge preset to make the icon look gentler |
| 2 | Dark background blending | Design-focused presenters | Icons stand out too strongly against dark backgrounds | Increase the soft edge size for a smoother transition |
| 3 | Visual hierarchy adjustment | Trainers and educators | Secondary icons draw too much attention | Soften edges to reduce visual weight |
| 4 | Consistent icon treatment | Template maintainers | Multiple icons need a unified look | Use object properties to align the soft edge size |
| 5 | Quick slide touch-up | Everyday office users | Existing icons need refinement without replacement | Open the effect from the menu or side pane and adjust it directly |
Membership & Benefits
Membership information for this feature focuses on general WPS plan differences; the soft edge effect itself is available without membership, while broader plan benefits may affect templates, PDF tools, cloud storage, and ads.
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Soft edge effect for icons | Available | Available |
| PDF features | Access to basic PDF features | Full PDF editing and conversion tools |
| Template downloads | Limited template downloads | Unlimited template downloads |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB of cloud space | 20 GB cloud storage |
| Ads | Ads may appear | No advertising |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to soften icon edges in presentations | Free | This feature can be used directly without membership |
| You also need broader PDF tools, more templates, and more cloud storage | WPS Premium | This plan is more suitable for users who work across multiple office tasks |
How to Subscribe
- To review available plans and subscribe, visit: Get WPS membership
Source: WPS Office pricing page