WPS Art Convert to Shape lets you turn WPS Art into a standard grouped shape for later editing; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | 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 Art Convert to Shape is a presentation editing feature in WPS that converts a WPS Art object into a standard grouped shape so you can continue with more detailed position, style, and partial edits.
Core capabilities include:
- Convert a selected WPS Art object into a standard grouped shape.
- Keep the overall visual appearance after conversion for continued layout work.
- Edit the text again by double-clicking the converted shape.
- Enter group editing mode to move or modify an individual shape inside the group.
This feature is useful when you need finer control over part of a graphic, want to adjust local styling, or need shape-based editing in a presentation.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local conversion |
| Other | Open a presentation file in WPS Presentation that contains a WPS Art object |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Presentation, open a file that contains WPS Art, select the object, and confirm that the Convert entry is available on the Design tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Converts WPS Art into a standard grouped shape while keeping the visual appearance, but the smart WPS Art editing behavior is no longer available | Official documentation focuses on inserting WordArt and editing text effects, transforms, and rotation | Official documentation focuses on inserting and arranging text, shapes, diagrams, and lines in Google Slides | Official documentation focuses on rich text styling, page formatting, and content customization | Official documentation focuses on generating text effects and adding or customizing shapes |
| Official Source | — | Insert WordArt | Insert and arrange text, shapes, diagrams, and lines | Style & customize your page | Create text effects with generative AI |
Advantage: useful when you need to turn decorative text into editable grouped shapes for more detailed object-level editing in a presentation
Overall Conclusion
WPS is a practical choice when you need to convert an existing WPS Art object into standard shapes and continue editing individual parts in a presentation. The official materials from Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe focus more on text styling, layout, or generated text effects rather than this specific convert-to-shape workflow.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How This Feature Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adjust part of decorative text | Presentation designers | Only one part of the graphic needs to change | Convert first, then edit the group contents |
| 2 | Align styles across a slide | Office users | Decorative text does not match other shapes on the page | Convert it and format it like standard shapes |
| 3 | Prepare for shape-based editing | Advanced layout users | The original object is not convenient for later shape edits | Convert it before further editing |
| 4 | Keep the look but gain editing freedom | Teachers and students | The visual style should stay while editing becomes more flexible | Convert it and work with the grouped shapes |
| 5 | Recover quickly after a trial change | Everyday users | You need to decide whether to keep the conversion | Use Undo right after the conversion |
Membership & Benefits
Membership information in this guide covers 3 areas: basic access, general premium benefits, and subscription options; this feature itself has 0 membership-related restrictions.
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| WPS Art Convert to Shape | Available | Available |
| Basic presentation editing | Available | Available |
| Full PDF editing and conversion tools | Limited | Available |
| Template downloads | Limited | More available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need WPS Art conversion and basic presentation editing | Free | This feature has no membership restriction |
| You also need more templates, cloud storage, or other value-added tools | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who work with multiple document types more often |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page