WPS Document Cover on Windows: Introduction

WPS Document Cover on Windows helps you add a cover image to the first page of a document; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	2	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	2	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

Document Cover is a page setup feature in WPS smart documents that adds a cover image to the first page of a document. It helps create a more complete opening page for reports, proposals, plans, and other formal documents.

Core tasks include:

Turn on the cover image option from the page setup entry above the title.
Open document settings from the file menu, then turn on the cover image option in page setup.

This feature is useful for project proposals, work reports, event plans, training materials, and other documents that need a clearer first-page presentation.

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 with access to smart documents
Network	An internet connection is recommended when opening online smart documents and synced content
Other	You need document editing permission and visible title and page setup entries in the document

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Launch WPS Office, open a smart document, and confirm that Page Setup and Cover Image are available

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In smart documents, WPS lets you turn on a cover image from page setup and place it on the first page.	Word provides a Cover Page command that inserts a pre-designed cover page from a gallery.	Google Docs supports a cover image at the top of a document, but it is available in pageless mode.	Notion pages support Add cover and Change cover for page-level cover images.	Acrobat can generate a cover page for a PDF and focuses on PDF output workflows.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS provides two direct entry paths to the cover image switch during document editing, which is convenient for adding a first-page cover in a smart document workflow.	Compared with WPS: Word focuses more on gallery-based cover page layouts from the Insert tab.	Compared with WPS: Google Docs cover images depend on pageless mode rather than a traditional first-page document layout.	Compared with WPS: Notion cover images are page presentation elements rather than a standard document first-page layout.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat is more oriented to finished PDF workflows than live smart document editing.
Official Source	—	Add a cover page in Word	Insert or delete images and videos	Page icons and covers	Generate cover pages in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
WPS Document Cover fits users who want to add a first-page cover quickly while editing a smart document. Word is more centered on built-in cover page layouts, while Google Docs, Notion, and Acrobat each focus on different cover-style workflows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Need	How Document Cover Helps
1	Organizing a project proposal cover	Project managers, consultants	The document opening lacks visual structure	Turn on the cover image option to add a clearer first page
2	Improving a work report opening page	Office users	The first page looks incomplete	Add a cover through page setup
3	Standardizing training material covers	Trainers, administrative staff	Multiple files need a more consistent opening page	Add cover images in smart documents for a more unified look
4	Formalizing a proposal document	Sales and operations staff	External documents need a stronger opening page	Use a cover image to improve first-page presentation
5	Refining an event planning document	Planning staff	The first page needs stronger visual guidance	Finish the main content, then add a cover image for the opening page

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature Area	Free Users	WPS Premium
Basic Document Cover use	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Partly available	✅ Available
Advanced PDF editing and more advanced tools	❌ Limited or unavailable	✅ Available
Templates and cloud storage	Basic quota	More benefits and higher quota
AI tools	Some limits apply	More related tools are available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
You only need to add a cover to smart documents	Free	This feature can be used without membership for everyday document cover needs
You also need more PDF, template, or AI tools	WPS Premium	Better for users who need broader office features beyond document covers

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