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How to Use WPS Backup and Restore on Windows

Last updated:July 13, 2026

Use Backup and Restore through 3 how-to topics, including opening Backup Center, viewing version history, and repairing a damaged document; 3 items are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Open Backup Center from the File menuFree
22. View version historyFree
33. Repair a damaged documentFree

How-to Guide

1. Open Backup Center from the File menu

Entry path: File → Backup and Restore → Backup Center

  1. Open the presentation you want to work with.
  2. Click the File menu in the upper-left corner.
  3. Select Backup and Restore.
  4. Click Backup Center.
  5. Review the available backups and continue with the recovery action you need.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The Backup Center window or panel opens.
  • Next action available: You can review backup records and continue with recovery actions.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the presentation is not opened first, you may not enter the backup review flow for that file directly.
  • Environment note: If no backup record has been created for the file, the available content may be limited.

2. View version history

Entry path: File → Backup and Restore → Version History

  1. Open the target presentation.
  2. Click the File menu.
  3. Select Backup and Restore.
  4. Click Version History.
  5. Select the version you want to restore from the list.
  6. Click Restore to roll back the file.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: A version list is visible and a version can be selected.
  • Next action available: After restoration, you can continue to preview, edit, or save the file.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not confirm the version time before restoring, you may roll back to the wrong content state.
  • Environment note: Restorable versions are available only when version records exist.

3. Repair a damaged document

Entry path: File → Backup and Restore → Document Repair

  1. Open WPS Presentation.
  2. Click the File menu.
  3. Select Backup and Restore.
  4. Click Document Repair.
  5. Select the document you want to repair.
  6. Wait for the repair process to finish and review the result.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The repair flow finishes and a result can be reviewed.
  • Next action available: You can open the repaired file or save it as a new file.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not save the repaired file as a new file right away, it may be harder to compare it with the original later.
  • Environment note: Repair results can vary depending on the level of file damage.