WPS Brush on iOS lets you draw and annotate directly in presentation files; this guide covers 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
WPS Brush is an in-app annotation tool for WPS Slides on iOS. It lets you add temporary handwriting, highlight key points, and write explanations directly on slides during a presentation workflow. After entering drawing notes mode, you can add strokes on the current slide and use actions such as Undo, Redo, Save, Done, Eraser, Clear Screen, and slide switching.
Core tasks include:
- Start the brush tool: Enter drawing notes mode and write or mark directly on slides.
- Change brush options: Switch between a standard pen and brush, adjust hard or soft tip effects, choose colors, and use smart shape recognition.
This feature works well for classroom teaching, meeting presentations, proposal reviews, and slide reading with annotations. It also fits search intent such as powerpoint online annotation and how to draw on slides on iPhone.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for iOS is recommended |
| Network | Local drawing does not require a constant network connection; sign-in and sync features require internet access |
| Other | Touch input is recommended; sign in to a WPS account if you want to save content to your account space |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office on your iOS device, then open a presentation file to access the related entry points |
| Post-install Check | Open a presentation, tap Tools, then Brush, and confirm that Draw Notes is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a brush entry in presentation files on iOS. You can enter drawing notes mode, use Undo, Redo, Save, Done, Eraser, Clear Screen, and slide switching, and choose a standard pen, brush, hard or soft tip effects, colors, and smart shape recognition. | Microsoft Office provides inking, drawing, highlighting, erasing, and ink annotation while presenting in PowerPoint. | Google Slides lets you use a pen tool to draw and annotate during a slideshow, and annotations disappear after the slideshow ends. | Notion focuses on writing, comments, page organization, and mobile editing tools. Its official help pages do not describe a built-in presentation brush or slide-show handwriting annotation tool. | Adobe Acrobat provides drawing and annotation tools for PDFs, with options to change line color, thickness, and opacity. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS places drawing notes directly inside the presentation workflow and includes Save, Done, Clear Screen, and slide switching for presentation use. Distinct: It also combines multiple brush styles with smart shape recognition. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft has mature inking and presentation annotation features, but the official guidance is broader across Office apps rather than focused on an iOS presentation brush workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google supports slideshow annotation, but its official help states that annotations disappear after the presentation ends. | Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for collaborative documents and content organization, but its official materials do not describe a built-in presentation annotation mode. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is better aligned with PDF review and markup rather than live slide presentation annotation. |
| Official Source | — | Draw and write with ink in Office | Present slides | Intro to writing & editing | How to Draw on PDF |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to write on slides directly in an iOS presentation workflow, switch slides with gestures, and save your drawing notes, WPS Brush is well suited to that use case. Microsoft and Google also support inking or slideshow annotation, but their official workflows differ. Notion and Adobe are more aligned with document collaboration or PDF markup than live slide annotation.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classroom slide annotation | Teachers, trainers | Key points need to be marked during explanation | Use Draw Notes to write directly on slides |
| 2 | Meeting presentation explanation | Project managers, sales teams, consultants | Extra explanation is needed during a live presentation | Use brush and color options to mark important areas |
| 3 | Proposal review markup | Designers, product teams, operations teams | Pages or flows need live review notes | Use the brush, standard pen, and eraser to adjust marks quickly |
| 4 | Reading and note-taking on slides | Students, office users | Temporary notes are needed while reviewing slides | Enter drawing notes mode and write directly on the slide |
| 5 | Shape sketching during explanation | Presenters, creators | Hand-drawn shapes may look uneven | Use smart shape recognition to turn rough drawings into cleaner shapes |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic use of the presentation brush | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Core WPS Office editing features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Some advanced office and PDF features | Depends on the feature | Usually includes broader advanced capabilities |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| You only need basic handwriting and annotation during presentations | Free | The brush feature itself has no membership restriction in this guide and is enough for everyday slide annotation |
| You also need broader advanced office features | WPS Premium | A better fit for users who work with multiple document types and need expanded capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page