WPS Pin Screenshot to Screen keeps a screenshot visible above other windows for side-by-side reference; 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 |
| Version limits | None specified | No version threshold is stated for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Pin Screenshot to Screen is a screenshot tool feature in WPS Office for Windows. It lets you keep a finished screenshot above other windows so you can reference it while working in documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs, or other desktop tasks.
Core capabilities include:
- Pinning a screenshot above other windows to reduce repeated window switching.
- Dragging the pinned screenshot to a better on-screen position.
- Managing the pinned screenshot with Window Shadow, Copy, Save, and Close options.
This feature works well for tutorial follow-along tasks, data entry checks, cross-window comparison, and presentation prep. It is useful when you need a screenshot to stay visible while you continue working elsewhere.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows desktop environment |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No required network connection for local screenshot capture and pinning |
| Other | The WPS screenshot tool must open normally and be allowed to display a floating screenshot window on the desktop |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Open WPS Office, launch the screenshot tool in a document, spreadsheet, presentation, or PDF workflow, and confirm that the Pin on Screen option is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | After you finish editing a screenshot in WPS, you can select Pin on Screen to keep it above other windows, then drag it and use basic management options. | Microsoft officially documents ways to keep a full window on top in Windows, which is better suited to pinning an app window than pinning a single screenshot. | Google Docs officially supports pinning table header rows at the top of a page or window in table workflows, but not desktop-level screenshot pinning. | Notion supports uploading images and files and embedding external content in a page, which is useful for storing reference material, but it does not provide desktop always-on-top screenshot pinning. | Adobe Acrobat Reader provides the Snapshot tool to copy an area of a PDF as an image for use in other apps, but its focus is content capture rather than keeping a screenshot floating above the desktop. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can pin a screenshot immediately after capture and keep it visible while working. Distinct: The pinned screenshot also includes drag, Window Shadow, Copy, Save, and Close controls. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official workflow focuses on pinning a whole window, so it is less direct when you only need one screenshot as a floating reference. | Compared with WPS: Google's pinning behavior is limited to table content inside a document window, not an independent screenshot layer on the desktop. | Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for organizing and embedding reference materials in pages, but it does not emphasize a floating screenshot reference layer in the current desktop workflow. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is better suited to capturing an area from a PDF and pasting it elsewhere, while WPS is more direct for keeping a screenshot visible during ongoing work. |
| Official Source | — | How to Pin a Window | Add and edit tables | Images, files & media | Copy content from PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is how to pin a screenshot on screen while continuing other work, WPS provides a more direct path because the pin action is built into the screenshot workflow itself. The other products are better aligned with window pinning, in-document pinned content, or content capture and embedding rather than a floating screenshot reference layer.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tutorial follow-along | New users, trainees | They need to keep switching between instructions and the working window | Pin the step screenshot above other windows and follow it while working |
| 2 | Data entry reference | Admin, finance, operations staff | They need to keep checking a source screenshot during entry | Pin the screenshot and move it away from the input area |
| 3 | Cross-window comparison | Editors, reviewers | Frequent window switching slows down comparison work | Keep the reference screenshot on top for side-by-side checking |
| 4 | Presentation prep | Trainers, presenters | They need quick access to notes or visual cues | Pin a key screenshot as a temporary on-screen reference |
| 5 | Issue reproduction records | Testers, support staff | They need to compare an error screen while continuing steps | Keep the captured issue screenshot visible during troubleshooting |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Pin Screenshot to Screen | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Full PDF editing and conversion tools | Limited | ✅ Available |
| Template downloads | Limited | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Ads | May appear | ✅ No ads |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday screenshot pinning and basic office work | Free version | This feature itself is available without membership and fits light reference tasks |
| Screenshot reference plus broader PDF, template, and cloud needs | WPS Member | This is a better fit if you also need expanded office capabilities beyond screenshot pinning |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
- To compare plan differences and subscription options, open the pricing page and review the feature breakdown.
Source: WPS Office pricing page