WPS Reflection Effects helps you add and adjust mirrored reflection effects for pictures in WPS Presentation; 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 index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Reflection Effects is a picture effect in WPS Presentation that adds a mirrored reflection below an image. You can apply a preset reflection style or fine-tune how the reflection appears to create a more layered visual result on a slide.
Core capabilities include:
- Apply preset reflection styles for quick formatting.
- Remove a reflection with the No Reflection option.
- Adjust reflection transparency, size, blur, and distance.
- Open reflection settings from picture tools, the right-click menu, or the task pane.
This feature is useful for product slides, cover slides, poster-style layouts, and slides that need stronger visual emphasis. It helps improve the presentation of a picture without replacing the original image.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for the full picture effects interface |
| Network | Reflection settings are part of local editing and do not require a constant internet connection |
| Other | Insert and select a picture in WPS Presentation before picture effect options appear |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Presentation, insert a picture, and confirm that Picture Tools and effect-related options are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Adds reflection effects to pictures with preset styles and adjustable transparency, size, blur, and distance. | Microsoft Support documents Picture Effects for pictures, including Reflection, and explains how to apply or remove the effect. | Official Google Slides help focuses on crop, mask, border, color, brightness, transparency, and contrast adjustments, with no standard picture reflection style described in the help page used here. | Official Notion help covers image upload, crop, alignment, captions, and media handling, but does not describe a presentation-style reflection effect for images. | Adobe Express help and web help show general design and effect workflows, including text shadow guidance, but no standard picture reflection control matching this slide workflow is described in the official help pages used here. |
| Official Source | — | Add or change an effect for a picture | Crop & adjust images | Images, files & media | Adobe Express Web Help |
Advantage: WPS combines preset reflection styles and parameter controls in a slide editing workflow for quick application and detailed adjustment.
Overall Conclusion
If you want to add a mirrored picture reflection directly in a presentation and continue adjusting its appearance, WPS provides a focused workflow for that task. Microsoft also documents picture reflection effects, while the official materials reviewed for Google, Notion, and Adobe emphasize broader image editing or media management rather than a comparable slide picture reflection path.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How Reflection Effects Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Product slide enhancement | Marketing, sales, operations teams | Product images look flat on slides | Apply a preset reflection and adjust distance for a cleaner display |
| 2 | Poster-style people slides | Designers, trainers, event planners | The main subject needs more visual emphasis | Add reflection to strengthen the subject presence |
| 3 | Cover slide styling | Presenters, students, teachers | Cover images need more visual depth | Use reflection and blur settings to extend the visual effect |
| 4 | Consistent image styling | Team collaborators | Multiple pictures need a more unified look | Apply similar reflection styles across slides |
| 5 | Removing extra effects | Editors revising an existing deck | Existing picture effects affect layout clarity | Use No Reflection to clear the current reflection |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Picture reflection presets and parameter settings | Available | Available |
| Basic presentation editing | Available | Available |
| Additional premium services | Some advanced services may vary | Includes access to more premium services and added benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly need to add reflection effects and finish regular slide editing | Free | This feature can be used in regular editing workflows |
| You also need broader premium services across WPS features | WPS Premium | A better fit when you use additional premium tools and services |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership: Subscribe on the WPS Office pricing page
Source: WPS Office pricing page