Convert to Text Document in WPS helps you turn selected presentation slides into an editable text document; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
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| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the How-to Index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the How-to Index |
About This Feature
Overview
Convert to Text Document is a built-in feature in WPS Presentation on Windows. It lets you turn selected slides into a WPS Writer document so you can continue editing, sharing, or archiving the content in text form.
Key capabilities include:
- Convert one or more selected slides into a text document.
- Set conversion options before generating the result document.
- Continue editing the converted content in WPS Writer.
Common use cases include presentation content整理, meeting record preparation, and course material extraction.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | This feature is typically used locally; sign-in or sync-related actions depend on your account status |
| Other | You need to open a presentation file and select slides in the left thumbnail pane |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Office, open a presentation, and confirm that the Convert to Text Document option appears in the right-click menu for slide thumbnails |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you select slides in WPS Presentation and convert them directly into a text document from the right-click menu, then continue editing in WPS Writer. | Microsoft Support describes importing a Word outline into PowerPoint to build slides. Its official guidance focuses on document-to-presentation import rather than converting presentation content directly into a text document from within PowerPoint. | Google officially supports opening, editing, and converting Microsoft Office files in Drive, Docs, and Slides. Its published workflow focuses on Office compatibility and file conversion, not a direct in-Slides command that turns presentation content into a text document. | Notion officially supports importing file types such as Word, Markdown, HTML, and PDF into pages. Its workflow is centered on bringing existing files into a workspace rather than converting slide content directly into a text document from a presentation editor. | Adobe Acrobat officially supports exporting PDF files to Word documents. Its published workflow is aimed at PDF-to-Word conversion rather than direct presentation-to-text-document conversion. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The command is available from the slide thumbnail right-click menu in WPS Presentation, which shortens the path from slide review to text extraction. Distinct: The result opens as a WPS Writer document for continued editing. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft’s official workflow moves from Word outline to PowerPoint, so the direction and entry point are different. | Compared with WPS: Google’s official workflow emphasizes Office file compatibility and conversion, not direct text extraction from slides inside the presentation editor. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to importing existing files into a workspace, and imported content may still need cleanup after conversion. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is better aligned with PDF-to-Word workflows, so presentation content usually needs an extra format step first. |
| Official Source | — | Create a PowerPoint presentation from an outline | Work with Microsoft Office files | Import data into Notion | How to convert a PDF to Word |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to extract text while reviewing slides, WPS provides a more direct path inside the presentation workflow. The other products focus more on file import, Office compatibility, or PDF conversion, so their official workflows serve related but different scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course material整理 | Teachers and trainers | Slide content needs to be turned into handout-style text | Convert selected slides into a text document and continue editing |
| 2 | Meeting material archiving | Admin staff and project managers | Presentation content is not convenient for text-based filing | Convert slide content into a text document for storage |
| 3 | Content rewriting | Marketing and operations teams | Text in slides needs further rewriting and layout changes | Convert first, then edit in WPS Writer |
| 4 | Multi-slide text collection | Students and office users | Text is spread across many slides | Select multiple slides and convert them together |
| 5 | Text-first sharing | Team members and collaborators | Recipients may prefer a document version | Generate a text document before sharing or printing |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Convert presentation to a text document | Available | Available |
| Extended PDF editing and related tools | Some features may be limited | More related capabilities are typically available |
| File conversion allowances | Depends on the current account benefits | Usually includes broader related benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional slide-to-text organization | Free version | This feature itself is available for everyday light use |
| Frequent document conversion, PDF editing, and cross-device work | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who need broader related tools and a more continuous workflow |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page