WPS Export as PDF is a local feature for turning presentations into PDF files; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | 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
Export as PDF in WPS Office for Windows is a presentation export feature that saves slides as a PDF file for sharing, archiving, and printing. It is useful when you need to export presentation to PDF while keeping a stable layout across devices.
The main tasks available in this feature include:
- Export a presentation as a PDF from the File menu and choose where to save it.
- Adjust export range, image quality, and PDF encryption settings before output.
This feature fits scenarios such as course material sharing, report archiving, and print-ready review. For users who need a fixed-layout file, it helps reduce layout differences during viewing on different devices.
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 | This is a local feature and does not require a network connection to export |
| Other | You need an accessible presentation file and a writable local save location |
Download & Installation
Before using Export as PDF, install WPS Office on your Windows device.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Open WPS Slides, then open the File menu and confirm that the Export as PDF entry is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you export a presentation directly to PDF, choose a save location, set an export range, and adjust image quality and PDF encryption. | PowerPoint supports File > Export to create PDF/XPS and includes file naming, page range, and output options. | Google Slides can print a presentation to a PDF file, and the PDF downloads automatically in the print flow. | Notion can export pages or databases as PDF with page format and scale settings, but it is not focused on slide-based presentation editing. | Adobe Acrobat can convert multiple file types to PDF, including Office files, with a broader focus on PDF creation and follow-up processing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The PDF export flow stays inside the presentation editing environment. Distinct: The feature includes export range, image quality, and encryption settings in the same workflow. | Compared with WPS: It also supports PDF export with range and output options, but the official guidance is framed as a broader export workflow. | Compared with WPS: It can generate a PDF through printing, but the official guidance focuses more on print flow than presentation-specific export controls. | Compared with WPS: It supports PDF export, but the export target is mainly pages and databases rather than traditional slide files. | Compared with WPS: It covers more general file-to-PDF conversion scenarios, while WPS is more directly tied to presentation export inside the editor. |
| Official Source | — | Export a presentation | Print a file | Export your content | Convert files to PDFs |
Overall Conclusion: If your main goal is to create a PDF right after editing slides, WPS provides a focused presentation-to-PDF workflow with practical export settings in one place. If you need broader PDF conversion or additional PDF processing after export, other tools may fit those extended workflows better.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archive presentation materials | Office users | Presentation files may display differently on different devices | Export the presentation as a PDF before archiving or sending it |
| 2 | Share course materials | Teachers and students | Recipients may not use presentation software | Export the course slides as a PDF before sharing |
| 3 | Prepare for printing | Users who need printed materials | A fixed layout is needed before printing | Export to PDF first, then print the PDF |
| 4 | Export only part of a deck | Users who need selected content only | They do not want to export the whole presentation | Use the export range to choose the current slide or specific slide numbers |
| 5 | Control output quality | Users balancing clarity and file size | The file may be too large or require different image quality | Adjust image quality in the export settings |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
For this feature, Export as PDF is available without a membership in the current workflow. The WPS Office pricing page also shows a broader difference between free access and paid plans across PDF-related tools.
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Export presentation to PDF | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Partially available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced PDF tools | Depends on the specific tool | Usually more complete access |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to export presentations to PDF | Free | This feature is available without membership in the current workflow |
| You also need more PDF processing tools | WPS Premium | Better suited if you also need more PDF conversion, editing, or advanced tools |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page