Save Background as Image in WPS lets you export the current slide background as a standalone image file; 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
Save Background as Image is a built-in WPS Presentation feature on Windows for exporting the background of a single slide as a separate image file. It is useful when you want to archive, reuse, or continue editing a slide background outside the presentation.
Core tasks include:
- Export the background from the Design tab when you prefer a ribbon-based workflow.
- Export the background from the slide thumbnail right-click menu for faster slide-level access.
- Export the background from the editing canvas right-click menu while working directly on the slide.
This feature is useful for template asset collection, brand background reuse, and background image editing workflows. The exported file contains only the current slide background, not text boxes, pictures, charts, or other objects.
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 |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local image export |
| Other | You need to open a WPS Presentation file and have permission to save files locally |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Presentation and confirm that Save Background as Image is available from the Design tab or the right-click menu |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you save the current slide background directly as a separate image, with access from the ribbon or right-click menus. | PowerPoint can save pictures, shapes, charts, and other graphics as separate image files, and it can also save a slide as an image; the official page does not describe exporting only the background layer directly. | Google Slides supports changing a slide background with a color or image and replacing that background; the official page does not describe exporting only the background as an image. | Notion supports page icons and cover images for page presentation; the official page does not describe slide background export. | Acrobat supports adding backgrounds to PDF pages; the official page focuses on adding and managing backgrounds rather than exporting a page background as a separate image. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: exports only the current slide background directly. Distinct: offers 3 entry points for different editing workflows. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft documentation focuses more on saving objects or full slides, so the path to background-only export is less direct. | Compared with WPS: Google documentation focuses on setting or replacing backgrounds, not exporting a background by itself. | Compared with WPS: Notion covers page decoration with covers rather than presentation background export. | Compared with WPS: Adobe background tools are designed for PDF page editing rather than presentation background image export. |
| Official Source | — | Save a picture or other graphic as a separate file | Use a template or change the theme, background, or layout in Google Slides | Page icons and covers | Add backgrounds to PDFs in Acrobat on desktop |
Overall Conclusion
WPS is a practical choice when you need to save only a slide background as an image during presentation editing. The compared products mainly document background setup, object export, page decoration, or PDF background management, so their workflows do not match this task as closely.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extracting template backgrounds | Presentation designers | Reuse an existing slide background | Export the current background as an image |
| 2 | Archiving brand visuals | Marketing and brand teams | Save finished background designs separately | Store the background as an image for later use |
| 3 | Continuing image editing | Design collaborators | Edit the background in another tool | Export the background first, then open it elsewhere |
| 4 | Organizing single-slide assets | General office users | Keep only the background without other objects | Save the background directly instead of cropping the whole slide |
| 5 | Building a background library | Training and education teams | Reuse backgrounds across multiple decks | Export backgrounds slide by slide and organize them by topic |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Save Background as Image | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Basic access | Broader feature access |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB cloud storage | 20 GB cloud storage |
| Template downloads | Limited downloads | More template benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional background export | Free version | This feature is available directly for routine use |
| More cloud storage and broader office features | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need expanded document, PDF, template, and cloud benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page