WPS Sync Folder on Windows: Introduction

WPS Sync Folder is a Windows feature in WPS Cloud that keeps selected local folders synced with the cloud; it includes 4 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 2 membership-related.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	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	2	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Sync Folder lets you keep a selected local folder and its cloud copy updated in both directions, making it easier to work with the same files across devices. After a sync folder is added, new files, edits, and deletions stay aligned between local storage and the cloud. This is useful for cross-device work, shared project materials, and storage management.

Core tasks include:

Add a sync folder: choose a local folder and set the sync mode.
View the sync folder list: check folder names, locations, and sync status in one place.
View sync details: review the latest update time, file status, and conflict information.
Manage sync folders: re-sync, change the local path, invite others to sync, or stop local syncing.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows PC that can run WPS Office and File Explorer normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	A stable internet connection is needed when adding folders, updating sync status, or checking cloud content
Other	Sign in with a WPS account and make sure local storage has enough available space for synced files

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Cloud and confirm that the Sync tab is available in the left navigation pane

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Supports two-way real-time syncing between a selected local folder and the cloud. You can choose to store files in both cloud and local storage or in the cloud only, then review sync details and manage the folder from one place.	OneDrive syncs files and folders between your computer and the cloud, supports File Explorer access, and includes offline availability and Files On-Demand options.	Google Docs focuses on online document collaboration, comments, version history, and cross-device access, but its product page does not describe a local folder two-way sync workflow.	Notion supports offline pages and syncs changes after reconnection, but the feature is page-based rather than local-folder-based.	Adobe Acrobat focuses on sharing and reviewing PDFs across devices and cloud-based access to PDF files rather than managing a local folder sync list.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS centers this workflow on a selected local folder with direct two-way sync. Distinct: It combines sync mode selection, detail viewing, and folder management in the same feature path.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft emphasizes the broader OneDrive folder system and system-level sync settings. WPS is more focused here on managing selected sync folders inside WPS Cloud.	Compared with WPS: Google emphasizes browser-based collaboration and document permissions. The official page does not describe managing a selected local folder for two-way sync.	Compared with WPS: Notion offline access works at the page level, and some automatic offline downloads depend on paid plans. It does not present local folder sync management.	Compared with WPS: Adobe centers on PDF sharing, review, and cloud access. The official materials do not describe folder-level actions such as changing a sync path or managing a sync folder list.
Official Source	—	OneDrive sync files and folders	Google Docs product page	Use pages offline	Share PDF files and review them online

Overall Conclusion
WPS Sync Folder is a practical fit for Windows users who want to keep selected local folders and cloud content aligned through one direct workflow. Other products are stronger in online collaboration, page-based offline work, or PDF review, while WPS is more focused on folder-based sync management in this scenario.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How Sync Folder helps
1	Keep work files updated across devices	Users who switch between office and home computers	The same files are stored on different devices and versions drift apart	Add a sync folder so local and cloud copies stay updated in both directions
2	Reduce local storage use	Users with limited disk space	Files need to stay available in the cloud without taking up local space all the time	Use the cloud-only storage mode and download files when needed
3	Share project materials with a small team	Teams that update shared files often	Team members may not get the latest version in time	Use the invite option in folder management to share the sync workflow
4	Check abnormal sync status	Users troubleshooting sync issues	It is unclear which files are synced or in conflict	Open sync details to review status, time, and file-level information
5	Move the local sync location	Users who need a different storage path	The current local folder path is no longer suitable	Change the sync path from the management menu

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Number of sync folders	Up to 1 sync folder	Up to 5 sync folders
Use Sync Folder	✅	✅
Multi-folder sync management	Limited by folder count	Supports more sync folders for organized management
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Sync one frequently used work folder	Free	A good starting point for basic cross-device syncing
Maintain several project folders at the same time	WPS Premium	More sync folders make category-based management easier
Need more cloud storage for long-term syncing	WPS Premium	Premium plans provide more cloud storage for ongoing use

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