WPS Insert Audio on iOS lets you add an audio file to a slide for background music or voice narration; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | All tasks in this guide are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Insert Audio is an audio insertion feature in WPS Office for iOS Slides. It lets you add a local audio file to the current slide for background music, spoken explanations, or narrated presentation content.
Core tasks include:
- Open the audio insertion entry from the Tools area under the Insert tab.
- Add an audio file quickly from the bottom Insert button.
- Confirm the inserted audio icon on the slide for later positioning and layout adjustment.
This feature is useful for class materials, event presentations, product demos, and other slide content that benefits from audio support. It also helps users looking for how to add audio to slides on iPhone in WPS Office.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | An iOS device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No required network connection for inserting a local audio file; a network connection is needed for app download or file sync |
| Other | The device should allow access to local files or media, and an audio file should be ready before insertion |
Download & Installation
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Office, open a presentation, and check whether the bottom toolbar shows the Tools or Insert entry |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you insert a local audio file into a slide in WPS Slides on iOS for background music or voice narration. | PowerPoint supports inserting audio into presentations and provides official guidance on supported audio formats. | Google Slides supports adding .mp3 and .wav audio files stored in Google Drive to a presentation. | Notion supports uploading audio files or embedding audio links in a page, with a page-based content workflow rather than slide playback. | Acrobat supports adding sound and other rich media to PDFs, which fits interactive PDF workflows rather than slide presentations. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: audio can be inserted directly in a mobile slide editing workflow; Distinct: the entry is available from the bottom toolbar for touch-based editing. | Compared with WPS: official guidance focuses more on supported formats and general presentation media handling. | Compared with WPS: audio selection typically depends on files stored in Google Drive. | Compared with WPS: audio is centered on page content blocks instead of presentation slide playback. | Compared with WPS: audio is part of PDF rich media editing, so the usage scenario is different from mobile slide editing. |
| Official Source | — | PowerPoint supported audio and video formats | Insert or delete images and videos | Images, files and media | Add audio, video, and interactive objects to PDFs in Adobe Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to insert background music or spoken explanations into a presentation directly on an iPhone or iPad, WPS fits a mobile editing workflow well. Other products also support audio-related content, but their file source requirements, content model, or product focus differ from mobile slide editing.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Narrated class slides | Teachers, trainers | Text and images alone may not explain the content clearly enough | Insert spoken audio into slides for teaching support |
| 2 | Event background music | Event planners, hosts | Slide transitions may feel flat during live sessions | Add background music to opening or transition slides |
| 3 | Product demo narration | Sales and marketing teams | Live explanations may vary in pace or consistency | Insert prepared voice narration for smoother delivery |
| 4 | Self-study materials | Students, learners | Review sessions may lack spoken guidance | Add voice prompts or reading audio to key slides |
| 5 | Mobile slide editing | Users working away from a desktop | It may be inconvenient to finish slide edits on a computer | Insert audio directly on an iPhone or iPad |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Insert audio in presentations | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available, with more extended capabilities |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional audio insertion in slides | Free | The Insert Audio workflow is available directly and fits light editing needs |
| More cloud storage and broader office features | WPS Member | Suitable for users who work with files across devices and need more templates or extended office capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page