WPS Increase/Decrease Contrast helps you adjust picture contrast in presentations; this guide covers 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 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Increase/Decrease Contrast is used to adjust the contrast of a picture in WPS Presentation. Increasing contrast makes the difference between light and dark areas more visible, while decreasing contrast creates a softer visual transition.
Core tasks include:
- Increase picture contrast: make bright and dark areas more distinct for stronger visual layering.
- Decrease picture contrast: soften the overall image tone when the contrast feels too strong.
- Reset picture style: restore the picture to its original display state after adjustments.
Common use cases include cover slide refinement, product image cleanup, and classroom presentation visuals.
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 picture contrast adjustments |
| Other | Insert and select a picture in WPS Presentation to display the Picture Tools tab |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation notes | Install WPS Office, then open WPS Presentation to use picture editing features |
| Post-installation check | Launch WPS Presentation, insert a picture, and confirm that the Picture Tools tab appears at the top of the window |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS lets you increase or decrease picture contrast directly from Picture Tools and reset the picture style afterward. | Microsoft provides brightness and contrast controls in the Picture Corrections pane and also offers preset correction options. | Google Docs lets you adjust transparency, brightness, and contrast for inserted images and reset the image afterward. | Notion official help focuses on image crop, replace, alignment, and related media actions; a standard contrast slider is not described in the cited help page. | Adobe Acrobat lets you modify, replace, crop, rotate, and arrange images in PDFs; the cited help page does not list built-in brightness or contrast controls for images. |
| Official Source | — | Format Picture (Picture Corrections pane) | Crop & adjust images | Images, files & media | Modify images |
Advantage: WPS provides direct button-based contrast adjustment inside the presentation editing workflow, which is convenient for quick visual fine-tuning.
Overall Conclusion
WPS is a practical choice when you want to adjust picture contrast quickly while editing a presentation. Microsoft and Google also provide contrast-related image controls, while Notion and Adobe focus more on other image handling workflows in the cited official pages.
Source: Microsoft Support; Google Docs Editors Help; Notion Help Center; Adobe Help Center
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Improve cover image depth | Report creators | The picture looks flat or lacks separation | Use Increase Contrast to strengthen light-dark separation |
| 2 | Soften a high-contrast image | Teachers and trainers | The image contrast feels too strong for the slide layout | Use Decrease Contrast to reduce visual harshness |
| 3 | Restore the original image look | All users | The result is not ideal after multiple adjustments | Use Reset Style to return to the original state |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature Area | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Increase/decrease picture contrast in presentations | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available with a broader feature set |
| Template downloads | Limited | Broader access |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Ads | Some ads may appear | No advertising |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need basic picture contrast adjustment in presentations | Free plan | This feature is available without membership |
| You also need broader PDF tools, templates, and cloud storage | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who work across multiple office tasks regularly |
How to Subscribe
- To review membership plans, visit: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page