FAQ

Last updated:July 8, 2026

When using WPS Soft Edge Effects, the most common questions focus on effect behavior, image blending, and effect removal; this section includes 3 frequent questions and a glossary.

FAQ

What is the difference between soft edges and cropping?

  1. Cropping hides part of the picture and changes the visible area.
  2. Soft edges do not directly cut away content. Instead, they make the edge gradually transparent.
  3. Use soft edges when you want a smoother transition, and use cropping when you need to remove unwanted picture areas.

How can I blend two pictures more naturally?

  1. Select each picture and apply a soft edge effect to both of them.
  2. Adjust their positions on the slide so the softened edge areas overlap appropriately.
  3. Fine-tune the soft edge size as needed until the transition looks more natural.

How do I remove a soft edge effect?

  1. Select the picture that already has the soft edge effect.
  2. Open the soft edge settings.
  3. Choose no soft edge, or use reset style to clear the existing picture effect.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Soft EdgesA visual effect that makes the edge of a picture gradually transparent to reduce a hard border.
Object PropertiesThe side pane used to adjust formatting and effects for a picture or another object.
Preset soft edge levelA built-in soft edge option that you can apply directly without manual value entry.
SizeThe setting that controls the range of the soft edge effect. A larger value usually creates a wider transition area.
Reset StyleA reset action used to clear the current style or effect applied to an object.