Insert Local File in WPS on iOS: Introduction

Insert Local File in WPS on iOS helps you add local content into a smart document; this guide covers 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

Insert Local File is a content insertion feature in WPS Office for iOS smart documents. It lets you add photos, videos, and common document files stored on your iPhone or iPad into the current document.

Core capabilities include:

Opening the local file entry from the bottom toolbar while editing.
Uploading a local file or capturing an image from the upload area.
Displaying images directly in the document while embedding other files as attachments for easier review.

This workflow is useful when you need to organize meeting materials, add on-site photos, or collect multiple supporting files in one mobile document. After insertion, the content is uploaded to the cloud so collaborators can view it in the document.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	An iPhone or iPad that can run iOS or iPadOS normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	A stable network connection is recommended for uploads and collaborative viewing
Other	Allow WPS to access local files or the camera; inserted content uses cloud storage space

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation	Install WPS Office on your iPhone, sign in, and open a smart document to access this feature
Post-install check	Open a smart document, tap Edit in the lower-right corner, and confirm that the + icon and Local File entry are available

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In iOS smart documents, WPS lets you insert local files from the + entry, supporting images, videos, and common document formats. Images can display directly in the document, while other files are embedded as attachments.	Microsoft Word officially documents file sharing and sending a copy, while its public mobile guidance is less focused on embedding multiple local files inside document content.	Google Docs on iPhone officially supports inserting images and videos, but the official iOS page does not describe general local file attachment embedding.	Notion supports file blocks and file uploads in pages, and it can also embed linked files.	Acrobat for iOS is centered on PDF workflows, including sending copies, saving local files to the cloud, and working with file-based PDF content.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS keeps local file insertion and document organization in one smart document workflow. Distinct: images display inline while other files stay attached, which fits mobile material collection.	Compared with WPS: the official workflow is more focused on sharing an existing file or sending a copy than embedding multiple local attachments inside document content.	Compared with WPS: the official iOS guidance is centered on images and videos, with less support described for general file attachment scenarios.	Compared with WPS: Notion is more page-block oriented for file management, while WPS is closer to continuous document editing on mobile.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is more focused on PDF editing and sharing scenarios than general smart document attachment collection.
Official Source	—	Share a file	Insert or delete images and videos	Images, files and media	Work with PDFs for Acrobat on iOS

Overall Conclusion
WPS on iOS is well suited to adding local materials directly into an active smart document, especially when you need to combine text, images, videos, and attachments in one place. Other products offer related capabilities, but many of their official workflows are more focused on file sharing, block-based content management, or PDF-specific editing.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Challenge	How WPS Helps
1	Adding attachments to meeting notes	Team members	Notes and supporting files are stored separately	Insert local files into one smart document so images, videos, and documents stay together
2	Organizing field materials	Sales and project staff	Photos and written notes are split across apps	Insert a local file or capture an image while writing in the same document
3	Collecting collaboration materials	Collaborators	Attachments often need to be sent one by one	Insert files into the document and upload them together for shared viewing
4	Submitting assignments on mobile	Students and teachers	Phone photos and documents need to be submitted together	Add multiple local file types in one smart document without switching apps repeatedly
5	Keeping a lightweight archive	Individual users	Local files are scattered and hard to find later	Store notes and attachments together in one document for easier follow-up

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Insert local files in smart documents	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic document editing and collaborative viewing	✅ Available	✅ Available
More advanced features and extended services	Availability depends on the current plan page; some advanced features may be limited	Includes access to more advanced features and extended services
Cloud space and multi-user options	Includes a basic allocation and basic usage options	Includes higher allocations or more plan options

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
You only need to add photos, videos, or document attachments on your phone from time to time	Free	It already covers local file insertion and basic collaborative viewing
You work with many documents, many attachments, or broader advanced features on mobile	WPS Premium	It is a better fit when you need more advanced features, more cloud space, or frequent long-term use

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