Insert Video in WPS on Windows helps you add local video content to slides; this feature 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 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Insert Video in WPS Slides on Windows is a media insertion feature for adding local video content to a presentation. Available methods include embedding a local video, linking to a video file, and using screen recording to create and insert a video.
Core tasks include:
- Embed Local Video: Insert video content directly into the current presentation for slide files that need to keep the video together with the document.
- Link to Video: Insert a video as an external file link when you want to control presentation file size or reuse the same media asset.
- Screen Recording: Record a screen area and insert the result into the current slide for demos, tutorials, and training materials.
This feature works well for training decks, product demos, classroom presentations, and process walkthroughs. It helps present dynamic content more clearly and supports different workflows for file size and playback needs.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local video insertion or screen recording |
| Other | Access to local video files is required; screen recording may require screen capture permissions on the device |
Source: WPS system requirements
Download & Installation
Before you use Insert Video, install WPS Office on your Windows device.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Open WPS Slides, go to the Insert tab, and confirm that the Video entry is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports inserting local video in WPS Slides, including Embed Video, Link to Video, and Screen Recording. | PowerPoint supports inserting and playing a video file from your computer in a presentation. | Google Slides supports inserting videos from YouTube and Google Drive. | Notion supports embedding video content in a page for documentation and workspace content. | Adobe Acrobat supports adding rich media such as video, sound, and interactive content to PDFs. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS brings embedded video, linked video, and screen recording into one presentation workflow for local media tasks on Windows. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft provides local video insertion, but the referenced workflow focuses on inserting a video file rather than combining local insert, link, and screen recording in one feature path. | Compared with WPS: Google Slides is more centered on YouTube and Google Drive video sources instead of a local presentation-first workflow. | Compared with WPS: Notion is designed for page-based content and embeds rather than slide editing and slideshow delivery. | Compared with WPS: Adobe Acrobat is oriented toward interactive PDF documents rather than slide-based presentation editing. |
| Official Source | — | Insert and play a video file from your computer | Insert or delete images and videos | Embed and connect other apps | Rich media in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
WPS is a practical choice when you need to insert local video into slides on Windows and keep the workflow inside a presentation editor. For training materials, classroom slides, and product demos, its local media options are more presentation-focused, while the alternatives are more oriented toward cloud video sources, page embeds, or PDF interactivity.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Training deck demos | Trainers and internal enablement teams | Text alone does not show a process clearly | Use Screen Recording to capture steps and insert the result into a slide |
| 2 | Product feature showcases | Product managers and presales teams | A presentation needs real product visuals | Use Embed Local Video to place a demo video directly on the slide |
| 3 | Classroom explanations | Teachers and students | Course materials need dynamic examples | Use Embed Local Video to improve explanation clarity |
| 4 | Lightweight file sharing | Office users and project members | Presentation files can become too large to share easily | Use Link to Video to reduce presentation file size |
| 5 | Reusing shared media assets | Marketing and operations teams | Multiple decks need the same video asset | Use Link to Video to reference one external media file |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Embed Local Video | ✅ | ✅ |
| Link to Video | ✅ | ✅ |
| Insert video with Screen Recording | ✅ | ✅ |
| Other membership benefits | Refer to the current account benefits page | More membership services and plan details are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Inserting video in everyday presentations | Free | The feature information shows no membership restriction for Insert Video tasks |
| Needing broader cross-feature benefits | WPS Member | Suitable if you also need other membership benefits shown on the pricing page |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page