Reduce File Size in WPS on iOS helps compress presentation images and redundant data to make files smaller; this guide covers 1 core task, with 0 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 0 | Matches the number of free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Reduce File Size in WPS on iOS is a presentation compression feature that helps shrink presentation files by optimizing images and removing redundant data. This can make files easier to send, store, and open on mobile devices.
Key capabilities include:
- Automatically analyzing compressible content in a presentation.
- Letting you choose whether to back up the original file before processing.
- Creating a smaller presentation file after compression for easier sharing and storage.
This feature is useful for course materials, reports, image-heavy presentations, and files that need to open faster on iPhone or iPad.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | A network connection is recommended when processing files and checking membership status |
| Other | Sign in with an available account and make sure the device has enough local storage for backups or processed files |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Install WPS Office on your iOS device and sign in to your account |
| Post-install check | Open a presentation, go to More → All Services, and confirm that Reduce File Size is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, you can open a presentation, go to the built-in Reduce File Size entry, let the app analyze compressible content, and choose whether to back up the original file before processing. | Microsoft Office provides picture compression to reduce file size, but the official guidance states that these features are available in desktop Office apps rather than Microsoft 365 for the web. | Google Slides does not provide an official in-product workflow for compressing individual image file sizes inside Slides; official community guidance points users to resize images outside Slides first. | Notion provides image and file upload, display, and size-limit guidance, but it does not provide a built-in presentation file-size reduction workflow. | Adobe Acrobat provides Reduced Size PDF and Optimized PDF workflows for reducing PDF file size, with a focus on PDF optimization rather than presentation compression. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can start file-size reduction directly inside a presentation on iOS. Distinct: You can choose to back up the original file before compression. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official guidance focuses on desktop picture compression rather than a direct iOS presentation file-size reduction flow. | Compared with WPS: Google Slides lacks an official in-app path for compressing image file size directly inside a presentation. | Compared with WPS: Notion is centered on content collaboration and file management, not presentation slimming. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF optimization, so presentation files usually need a different workflow or conversion first. |
| Official Source | — | Reduce picture file size in Microsoft Office | Google Slides image compression discussion | Images, files & media | Reduce file size with Acrobat Pro DC |
Overall Conclusion: For users who need to reduce presentation file size directly on an iPhone or iPad, WPS offers a shorter in-app workflow. If your work is centered on desktop image compression, collaborative content management, or PDF optimization, the other products may fit those scenarios better.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compressing teaching slides before sending | Teachers and trainers | Image-heavy presentations are slow to send | Reduce File Size helps shrink the presentation before sharing |
| 2 | Submitting reports | Students and office users | Large files are inconvenient to send by email or chat | Compress the file first, then share a smaller version |
| 3 | Saving mobile storage | Mobile office users | Local storage is limited | Keep a smaller processed version on the device |
| 4 | Keeping the original before compression | Users who need to review the original | Concern about not being able to go back | Back up the original file before starting |
| 5 | Improving opening speed | Users who open presentations often | Large files can load slowly on mobile devices | A smaller file can reduce loading pressure |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Reduce File Size for presentations | Not available | Available |
| Basic presentation viewing and editing | Available | Available |
| Back up the original file before reducing size | Not available | Available |
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional presentation viewing or editing | Free | Suitable for opening, viewing, and basic editing |
| Frequent sharing of large presentation files | WPS Premium | Gives access to Reduce File Size for easier transfer and storage |
| Long-term mobile work with courseware or reports | WPS Premium | Better suited to repeated compression of image-heavy presentations |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page