WPS Import File Data on Windows: Introduction

WPS Import File Data helps you bring existing file content into Smart Spreadsheet on Windows; 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 File Data is a data import feature in WPS Smart Spreadsheet on Windows. It helps you bring existing content from local files or online documents into a new worksheet, so you can reduce manual entry and organize data faster.

Key capabilities include:

Importing from local files through paste, drag and drop, or file selection.
Importing from online documents through cloud document paths.
Automatically generating new worksheets after the file content is read.

Supported formats include XLSX, XLS, ET, CSV, Smart Spreadsheet, and Multi-dimensional Table. After the import is complete, WPS automatically opens the new worksheet so you can continue reviewing and editing the data.

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
Network	No mandatory network requirement for local file import; an internet connection is needed for online document import
Other	You need access permission for the target file, and the file format should be supported

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Open WPS Office, enter Smart Spreadsheet, and check whether the Import File Data entry is available from the New Worksheet menu in the bottom status bar

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In Smart Spreadsheet, WPS can import data from local files or online documents, supports XLSX, XLS, ET, CSV, Smart Spreadsheet, and Multi-dimensional Table, and creates new worksheets automatically.	Excel can open or import text and CSV files, and it can also load text data into an existing worksheet.	Google Sheets supports File > Import or upload-to-Drive workflows for Excel and other supported files, with selectable import locations.	Notion supports CSV import to create databases. For Excel content, the official workflow is to export it as CSV first and then import it.	Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF form data collection and export. Its official workflow centers on exporting or managing form data such as CSV or XML rather than spreadsheet-style file import.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS provides both local file import and online document import in one entry point. Distinct: after import, it creates new worksheets automatically and jumps directly to the result.	Compared with WPS: Excel documentation focuses more on text or CSV import and loading data into an existing worksheet.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets emphasizes cloud upload and file import workflows for supported files.	Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented more toward database creation from CSV than traditional cell-based spreadsheet import.	Compared with WPS: Adobe Acrobat does not provide an equivalent Smart Spreadsheet import workflow and is centered on PDF form data handling.
Official Source	—	Import or export text and CSV files in Excel	Import data into Google Sheets from supported files	Import data into Notion	Collect and manage PDF form data in Adobe Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
If you want to turn existing files into editable worksheet content inside a spreadsheet workflow, WPS offers a direct path for both local files and online documents. Notion is more suitable for CSV-to-database scenarios, while Adobe Acrobat is better aligned with PDF form data tasks.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How this feature helps
1	Migrating historical spreadsheet data	Operations, admin, and finance users	Existing files need to be re-entered into a new sheet	Import local XLSX, XLS, CSV, and other supported files directly
2	Consolidating cloud-based materials	Team members working together	Files are stored across different online document paths	Find target files from online documents and import them into Smart Spreadsheet
3	Building analysis worksheets quickly	Data organizers	Source data already exists, but creating a new sheet takes time	Generate new worksheets automatically after import
4	Handling files from multiple sources	Project members	File formats vary across teams and systems	Use one entry point for XLSX, ET, CSV, Smart Spreadsheet, and more
5	Reducing manual entry errors	Everyday office users	Copying and pasting by hand can cause omissions or misalignment	Let the system read file content and create worksheets directly

Membership & Benefits

For this feature, there is 1 core task in total, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items; you can review WPS plans if you also need broader premium services.

Free vs WPS Premium

Item	Free users	WPS Premium
Import File Data	✅ Available	✅ Available
Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation tools	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced PDF and extended tools	Limited by feature	Usually broader access
Cloud storage and value-added services	Basic allocation	Usually higher allocation or more services

Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why pay for WPS Office

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You mainly need to import spreadsheet files and edit them in daily work	Free	This feature is available directly and fits routine data organization
You also need more PDF tools, cloud capacity, or extended office services	WPS Premium	Better suited to users who need broader office capabilities

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Source: WPS Office pricing page