WPS Image Position helps you place pictures precisely in WPS Presentation by setting coordinates and reference points; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | All listed tasks are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Image Position is used to place a picture precisely in WPS Presentation. After you select a picture, open Object Properties in the side pane, go to Size & Properties, and then open Position to enter horizontal and vertical values and choose a reference point for the picture position.
Core tasks include:
- Set horizontal position: Enter a value in centimeters to control where the picture appears from left to right.
- Set vertical position: Enter a value in centimeters to control where the picture appears from top to bottom.
- Choose a reference point: Use options such as top-left or center as the basis for position calculation.
This feature is useful for cover-page layout, mixed text-and-image slides, and keeping picture placement consistent across multiple slides.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office so the side pane and object property controls are fully available |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for picture positioning itself; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account-related actions |
| Other | A picture must already be inserted into the presentation, and the Object Properties pane must be available |
Download & Installation
Before using Image Position, install WPS Office on your Windows device and open WPS Presentation.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Open the download page, get the Windows installer, and follow the on-screen prompts |
| Post-installation check | Launch WPS Presentation, insert a picture, and confirm that Size & Properties and Position are available in Object Properties |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS lets you enter horizontal and vertical picture coordinates and choose a reference point such as top-left or center in Object Properties. | PowerPoint lets you change picture size and position from Format Picture after inserting an image. | Google Docs Editors provides image options including Size & Rotation and Position in the right sidebar. | Notion lets you add, resize, and arrange images, and some views provide Reposition for adjusting image placement inside a card. | Adobe Express lets you open Position and align elements to the top, bottom, left, right, middle, or center. |
| Official Source | — | Insert a picture in PowerPoint | Insert or delete images & videos | Images, files & media | Align elements |
Advantage: WPS provides direct coordinate entry for picture placement in presentation slides and combines it with reference-point selection for more controlled layout work.
Overall Conclusion
WPS is a practical choice when you need to place pictures on slides with specific numeric values and a clear reference point. Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe also provide image positioning or alignment features, but their workflows focus more on general formatting, document layout, content display, or design alignment.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How Image Position helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Positioning a cover image | Presentation creators | It is difficult to keep a main image in a fixed area by dragging | Enter horizontal and vertical coordinates in Position |
| 2 | Keeping layouts consistent across slides | Teachers and trainers | Picture placement varies from slide to slide | Reuse the same coordinates and reference point |
| 3 | Fine-tuning mixed text-and-image layouts | Office users | Dragging is not precise enough for alignment with text or shapes | Adjust the picture with centimeter-based values |
| 4 | Centering a picture visually | Report presenters | Visual center is hard to judge manually | Switch the reference point to center and then adjust values |
| 5 | Controlling page margins | Layout-focused users | Pictures may move too close to slide edges | Use top-left as the origin to control edge distance |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
Image Position is available without a membership requirement. The WPS Office pricing page shows broader differences between the free plan and paid plans. Picture positioning for presentations belongs to basic editing work, while additional benefits are mainly listed in areas such as PDF tools, cloud storage, sharing, and other extended capabilities.
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Picture position settings | Available | Available |
| Basic presentation editing | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
| Additional benefits | Included according to the free plan | Includes more paid features and plan benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday presentation layout and occasional picture positioning | Free plan | This feature does not require membership, so basic layout work can be completed directly |
| Need more cloud storage or broader office benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need additional paid benefits beyond this feature |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership purchase: Subscribe on the WPS Office pricing page
Source: WPS Office pricing page