WPS Import Template helps you import an external presentation template into the current file and apply it quickly; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | 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
Import Template is a presentation template feature in WPS Presentation for Windows. It lets you import an existing presentation template from a local file or a cloud file and apply it to the current presentation.
Key capabilities:
- Open the import entry from the Design tab.
- Use the Master drop-down menu to open the Import Template dialog box.
- Choose a local file or a cloud file for import.
- Apply the imported template to the current presentation.
This feature is useful when you want to keep a consistent presentation style, reuse an existing design, or update the layout of a current deck more quickly.
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 | A network connection is needed when importing from cloud files; local import does not require one |
| Other | Access to the presentation template file you want to import |
Download & Installation
Install WPS Office on your Windows device before using Import Template.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Presentation, go to the Design tab, and confirm that Import Template is available under the Master drop-down menu |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you import an external template into the current presentation through Design → Master → Import Template, with support for local and cloud files. | PowerPoint applies a template by creating a new presentation from a template and then importing existing slides into that new file. | Google Slides can import a theme from a Google Slides or PowerPoint presentation. | Notion focuses on importing documents and data such as Word, HTML, and PDF files, rather than presentation template import. | Adobe official help content mainly focuses on PDF and document workflows, and does not describe a directly comparable presentation template import flow. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can start template import directly from the current presentation and choose either a local or cloud file. | Compared with WPS: The official workflow is more indirect because it starts with a new template-based file and then moves existing slides into it. | Compared with WPS: Google Slides supports theme import, but the official flow is centered on theme and background changes rather than a template import entry inside the current presentation. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better aligned with content import and workspace migration, not presentation template application. | Compared with WPS: Adobe official help does not describe an equivalent desktop presentation template import workflow. |
| Official Source | — | Apply a template to an existing presentation | Use a Template or change the theme, background, or layout in Google Slides | Import data into Notion | Acrobat desktop help |
Overall Conclusion
For presentation template import in the current file, WPS provides a direct entry inside the presentation workflow. Microsoft and Google also support related design transfer methods, but their official flows focus more on creating from a template or importing a theme. Notion and Adobe official materials are oriented more toward document import and PDF work.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How Import Template helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apply a company presentation style | Workplace users | The current deck does not match the required visual style | Import a company template and apply it to the current presentation |
| 2 | Reuse an older presentation design | Teachers and trainers | A previous layout needs to be reused in a new file | Import a local template file to reuse an existing design quickly |
| 3 | Use a cloud-stored template | Users working across devices | The template file is stored online | Select a cloud file in the Import Template dialog box and apply it |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Import Template | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic presentation editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Some advanced value-added features | Depends on the specific feature | Usually includes more advanced features and resources |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional template import and basic presentation editing | Free | This feature is available for everyday light work |
| Frequent work that also needs more advanced resources | WPS Premium | A better fit if you also use more value-added features and resources over time |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page