WPS Screenshot Pen on Windows is used for freehand screenshot annotation; 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 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS Screenshot Pen is a screenshot annotation tool in the WPS Office editing toolbar on Windows. It helps you mark key areas, add handwritten notes, and explain changes directly on a screenshot.
Core tasks include:
- Open the pen tool after taking a screenshot.
- Adjust stroke thickness and color before drawing.
- Draw freehand lines on the screenshot with the mouse.
This feature is useful for meeting notes, issue reporting, training materials, and other screenshot annotation tasks.
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 required network connection for basic local screenshot editing |
| Other | A mouse or touchpad is needed for drag-to-draw actions |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Open WPS Office, take a screenshot, enter editing mode, and confirm that the Pen option appears in the toolbar |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS provides a screenshot pen in the editing flow, so you can draw freehand lines on a captured image and choose stroke thickness and color. | Microsoft Office supports inking and drawing with pens, pencils, and highlighters in Office apps, but its official guidance focuses on document and presentation inking rather than a built-in screenshot markup flow. | Google Docs supports drawings and markups with lines, shapes, text, and editable drawing content, but the workflow is centered on document drawings instead of immediate Windows screenshot markup. | Notion supports image and file upload, arrangement, captions, and media management, but the official help page does not describe a built-in freehand screenshot pen workflow. | Adobe Acrobat supports markup and redlining tools, including freehand drawing, comments, highlights, and text suggestions, mainly for PDF review workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can start drawing right after taking a screenshot in the same editing flow. Advantage: The pen tool is focused on quick screenshot feedback and visual explanation. | Compared with WPS: Better suited to inking inside Office documents or slides; the screenshot annotation path is less direct. | Compared with WPS: Better suited to cloud document drawings and markup management; immediate local screenshot pen use is less direct. | Compared with WPS: Better suited to storing and organizing media blocks; the official page does not describe an equivalent screenshot pen tool. | Compared with WPS: Offers broader PDF review markup, but the workflow is more focused on PDF commenting than quick screenshot explanation. |
| Official Source | — | Draw and write with ink in Office | Learn how to use drawings and markups | Images, files and media | Mark up with redlining tools |
Overall Conclusion: If you need to annotate screenshots on Windows with a quick freehand workflow, WPS Screenshot Pen is a practical fit. Microsoft and Google focus more on document-based drawing, Adobe focuses more on PDF review, and Notion focuses more on media organization.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meeting screenshot markup | Office users | Need to highlight discussion points quickly | Use the pen to draw directly on the screenshot |
| 2 | Issue report explanation | Testers and support staff | Need to point out a UI problem clearly | Adjust color and thickness, then mark the problem area |
| 3 | Training step illustration | Trainers | Need to add handwritten guidance to screenshots | Draw paths, circles, or emphasis marks with the pen |
| 4 | Design feedback notes | Designers and product teams | Need to explain revision directions quickly | Circle areas and add freehand visual notes |
| 5 | Daily visual reminders | General users | Need to add a quick note after taking a screenshot | Enter editing mode and draw directly on the image |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Screenshot Pen use | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available |
| More PDF editing and conversion tools | Limited | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday screenshot annotation | Free | Basic screenshot pen use is enough for quick visual notes and markup |
| Broader document and PDF work | WPS Premium | Useful if you also need more PDF tools and larger cloud storage |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page