Add Shape to Screenshot in WPS on Windows lets you place rectangle or circle annotations in screenshot editing mode; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | 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
Add Shape to Screenshot is a built-in annotation tool in WPS screenshot editing mode on Windows. It helps you place preset shapes on a screenshot so key areas are easier to point out.
Main capabilities include:
- Add shapes: insert a rectangle or circle on a screenshot.
- Adjust styles: set line thickness and line color.
- Draw by dragging: control the position and size with the mouse.
- Mark multiple areas: add more than one shape in the same editing session.
This is useful for work instructions, issue reporting, training materials, and interface reviews.
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 screenshot editing |
| Other | A mouse or touchpad is recommended for drag-based drawing |
Download & Installation
Before using Add Shape to Screenshot, install the WPS Office desktop app for Windows.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Start WPS, take a screenshot, enter editing mode, and confirm that the Add Shape option appears on the toolbar |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | After taking a screenshot, you can enter editing mode directly, add a rectangle or circle, and adjust line thickness, color, position, and size. | Snipping Tool lets you add shapes or emojis to a captured snip and also supports erasing, cropping, undo, and redo. | Google My Maps lets users draw lines and shapes to highlight areas on a map, but it is not a general screenshot editor. | Notion supports image crop and shape masking for media blocks, which is useful for image presentation rather than direct screenshot markup drawing. | Adobe Acrobat lets users add lines, arrows, rectangles, circles, and freeform drawings in comment tools for PDF markup. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can annotate immediately after taking a screenshot without switching to another app. Distinct: You can keep adding multiple shapes in the same screenshot editing flow while adjusting style settings. | Compared with WPS: Snipping Tool also supports post-capture shapes, but its official guidance focuses on general snip annotation rather than a screenshot workflow centered on repeated shape styling. | Compared with WPS: Google's official shape workflow is focused on map content, not screenshot editing. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to organizing and displaying images, but it does not provide a direct screenshot annotation flow with shape drawing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe provides broader drawing markup tools, but the official workflow is centered on PDF review and commenting. |
| Official Source | — | Use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots | Draw lines & shapes in My Maps | Images, files & media | Add shapes, lines, and freeform drawings |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to add a rectangle or circle right after capturing a screenshot, WPS keeps the workflow focused in one editing view. Microsoft and Adobe also provide related annotation tools, but their official workflows are oriented toward system snips and PDF review. Google and Notion support shape-related tasks in narrower scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Issue reporting | Office users, testers | It is hard to point out the exact problem area | Use a rectangle or circle to mark the affected area |
| 2 | Training instructions | Trainers, team members | Important parts of a screenshot are not obvious enough | Use different colors and line thicknesses to highlight key buttons |
| 3 | Presentation prep | Slide creators | Screenshot explanations are scattered | Finish key markup during the screenshot editing step |
| 4 | Team communication | Product, design, and collaboration teams | Feedback can be misunderstood | Add multiple shapes to explain several points clearly |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
This feature is available without membership. The WPS pricing page provides an overall comparison between the free plan and paid plans.
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Add Shape to Screenshot | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic office and screenshot editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced office and PDF tools | Some features are limited | More features are available |
| Cloud storage and extended benefits | Basic benefits | More extended benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday screenshot annotation | Free | This feature is available directly without a membership requirement |
| Users who also need more advanced office tools | WPS Premium | A better fit if you also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or broader office benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page