WPS Screenshot Shape helps you switch the capture area shape in screenshot editing mode; it includes 4 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | 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 | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version recommendation | Use the latest WPS Office release | Helps ensure a complete screenshot editing experience |
About This Feature
Overview
Screenshot Shape is a screenshot editing feature in WPS Office for Windows that lets you change the shape of the capture area after you complete a screenshot, without restarting the entire workflow from the beginning. This screenshot tool supports screenshot shape switching for presentation materials and visual notes in one editing flow.
Core tasks include:
- Switch to a rectangle screenshot for regular interface areas, tables, or dialog boxes.
- Switch to a circle or oval screenshot to highlight a local area.
- Switch to a rounded rectangle screenshot for softer-looking presentation materials.
- Switch to a freeform screenshot for irregular areas or creative layouts.
This screenshot tool is useful for presentations, training materials, issue reporting, and visual annotation, helping reduce repeated captures when you need a different shape.
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 | No mandatory internet connection is required for Screenshot Shape itself |
| Other | You need access to screenshot editing mode; sign in to your account if a membership-related item is involved |
Download & Installation
Before you use Screenshot Shape, install WPS Office on your Windows device.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download the Windows installer and complete setup with the installation wizard |
| Post-install Check | Open WPS, enter screenshot editing mode, and confirm that the shape selection area appears below the toolbar |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you choose rectangle, circle, rounded rectangle, and freeform shapes directly in screenshot editing mode, then restart capture with the selected shape. | Snipping Tool supports Rectangle, Window, Full screen, and Freeform snips, and captured images can then be edited or annotated. | Google Docs, Slides, and Vids support image crop and image masking, but the official workflow focuses on inserted images rather than a desktop screenshot recapture flow. | Notion supports image cropping and masking for media blocks, which is useful for page layout and content organization. | Adobe Acrobat Reader includes the Snapshot tool to copy a rectangular area of a PDF as an image for use in other apps. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can switch to another screenshot shape within the same post-capture editing flow. Distinct: It combines regular shapes and freeform capture in one screenshot workflow. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft focuses on system screenshot modes such as rectangle and freeform, and the official page does not describe circle or rounded rectangle screenshot capture modes. | Compared with WPS: Google focuses more on editing or masking inserted images, not on immediately restarting a screenshot with rounded rectangle or freeform capture after a shot is taken. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to organizing existing images on a page than to acting as a dedicated screenshot editing tool. | Compared with WPS: Adobe Snapshot is centered on rectangular area copying from PDFs, and the official page does not describe multiple screenshot shape switches. |
| Official Source | — | Use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots | Crop & adjust images | Images, files & media | Copy content from PDFs |
Overall Conclusion: If your main goal is to change screenshot shapes quickly after a capture, WPS offers a workflow that fits presentation and documentation tasks well. Other products provide image crop, masking, or area-copy tools, but their official workflows are more focused on system capture, page layout, or PDF extraction.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presentation asset preparation | Presentation creators | One page may need screenshots with different visual styles | Switch between rectangle, circle, and rounded rectangle in screenshot editing mode |
| 2 | Training document annotation | Trainers and instructors | A local area in the interface needs stronger emphasis | Use circle or freeform capture to focus on the key area |
| 3 | Issue reporting | Testers, support staff, and end users | An irregular problem area needs to be isolated quickly | Use freeform screenshot capture to reduce unrelated background |
| 4 | Visual style consistency | Brand and design collaborators | Standard rectangular screenshots may not match the page style | Use rounded rectangle capture for a softer layout |
| 5 | Teaching example creation | Teachers and students | Repeating screenshots in different shapes takes extra time | Switch shapes in the same editing flow and capture again |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
This feature includes a membership-related item in the client. The official pricing page also shows WPS Standard and WPS Pro+ plan information.
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Basic screenshot shape switching | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Membership-related item | Available according to in-app prompts | ✅ More membership-related items are available |
| Cloud storage and additional benefits | Basic benefits | More extended benefits and higher cloud storage |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional screenshot capture and shape adjustment | Free | Suitable for everyday screenshot work and simple presentation preparation |
| Frequent training, reporting, or presentation work | WPS Member | Better for long-term use of membership-related items and broader office benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
- To compare available plans, open the purchase page and review the listed options.
Source: WPS Office pricing page