WPS Screenshot Mosaic is a screenshot editing tool for hiding sensitive information on Windows; it includes 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 listed tasks are currently available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Screenshot Mosaic is a built-in screenshot editing feature in WPS Office for Windows. It is used to obscure selected parts of a screenshot so you can hide names, phone numbers, addresses, account details, and other private content before sharing an image.
Its main capabilities include:
- Add mosaic coverage to a selected area in a screenshot.
- Adjust brush size and blur intensity for different content sizes.
- Apply mosaic to multiple areas in the same screenshot.
This feature is useful when you need to share work screenshots, demo pages, chat records, or form captures while keeping part of the content hidden.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office screenshot tools |
| 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 | You need access to the screenshot editing window and normal mouse drag operations |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Office, enter screenshot editing mode after taking a screenshot, and confirm that the Mosaic button is visible in the toolbar |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a Mosaic button directly in screenshot editing mode, with adjustable brush size and blur intensity, and supports repeated masking on multiple areas. | Microsoft 365 officially documents picture cropping, crop-to-shape, and fit or fill controls, but the official page reviewed does not describe a built-in screenshot mosaic or blur tool in the editing flow. | Google officially documents image crop and mask actions in Google Slides, and notes that cropping in Google Docs may require a computer, but the reviewed help page does not describe a dedicated screenshot mosaic tool. | Notion officially supports image upload, resize, crop, and mask actions for media blocks, but the reviewed help content does not describe a dedicated screenshot privacy-masking mosaic tool. | Adobe Acrobat officially provides redact workflows for text and images in PDFs, including appearance settings for redaction marks, but this is oriented to PDF editing rather than quick screenshot masking right after capture. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can enter screenshot editing and apply mosaic in the same workflow. Distinct: Brush size and blur intensity can be adjusted while masking multiple areas in one screenshot. | Compared with WPS: the official guidance focuses on picture crop and shape formatting rather than direct screenshot privacy masking. | Compared with WPS: the official guidance focuses on crop, mask, and image adjustment, so the path for screenshot privacy masking is less direct. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better positioned for page-based media management and simple image edits than for immediate screenshot redaction after capture. | Compared with WPS: Adobe provides stronger document-level PDF redaction workflows, but the process is less lightweight for quick screenshot editing. |
| Official Source | — | Crop a picture to fit in a shape | Crop & adjust images | Images, files & media | How to redact a PDF on a PC |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to hide sensitive information immediately after taking a screenshot, WPS offers a shorter editing path for that task on Windows. Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe each provide official image or document editing capabilities, but their documented workflows focus more on cropping, media handling, or PDF redaction than on direct screenshot mosaic editing.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Pain Point | How It Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharing chat screenshots | Office users, support staff | Screenshots may contain phone numbers or display names | Apply mosaic to sensitive fields before exporting or sharing |
| 2 | Showing system pages in demos | Trainers, presales staff | Pages may include test accounts or internal IDs | Drag mosaic over key areas while keeping the page layout visible |
| 3 | Handling form screenshots | HR staff, administrative staff | Addresses or ID details should not be sent out directly | Adjust blur intensity and hide only the sensitive parts |
| 4 | Sending issue feedback | Product users, technical support | The interface must be shown without exposing personal details | Mask avatars, email addresses, or order numbers separately |
| 5 | Preparing teaching materials | Teachers, instructors | Example screenshots may contain real data | Add mosaic multiple times while keeping the teaching focus visible |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Add mosaic after taking a screenshot | ✅ | ✅ |
| Adjust brush size and blur intensity | ✅ | ✅ |
| Apply masking to multiple areas | ✅ | ✅ |
| Other premium benefits | Depends on the specific feature set | Includes access to additional premium features and services |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional screenshot privacy masking | Free | The listed screenshot mosaic tasks are available directly and cover basic masking needs |
| Screenshot work plus broader advanced document needs | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need additional premium features beyond screenshot editing |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page