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WPS Backup File on macOS helps you create local or cloud backup copies for documents; 7 core tasks are covered, with 6 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 7 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 6 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Backup File in WPS on macOS is a document protection feature for keeping backup copies during editing, recovering content after mistakes, and saving important files through local backup or cloud sync. It is useful for document backup on Mac during long writing sessions or frequent revisions.
Core capabilities include:
- Smart Backup: automatically adjusts backup frequency based on backup time.
- Scheduled Backup: creates backups at a set interval after document changes.
- Incremental Backup: backs up document changes in real time and takes effect after restarting WPS.
- Manual Backup: uploads selected files to the Backup Center folder.
- Restore Backup Files: opens a backup copy and saves it as a new file.
- Open Local Backup Directory: jumps to the local folder that stores backup files.
- Document Cloud Sync: uses cloud space for cloud backup and sync.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | Local backup does not require a network connection; cloud backup and sync require internet access |
| Other | Cloud backup requires a signed-in WPS account; local backup requires available storage space |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Verification after installation | Launch WPS Office for Mac, open the File menu, and confirm that backup-related entries such as Backup & Recovery are available |
Source: WPS download center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides Smart Backup, Scheduled Backup, Incremental Backup, Manual Backup, backup file restore, local backup directory access, and Document Cloud Sync. | Word provides AutoRecover frequency and location settings and supports document recovery. | Google Docs provides online collaboration plus version history review and restore, with a cloud-first workflow. | Notion provides page history restore and page or workspace export for backup purposes. | Adobe cloud documents provide auto-saved versions, a timeline view, and version revert options. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS combines local backup settings, manual backup upload, restore access, and cloud sync entry points in one client. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft documentation here focuses on AutoRecover and recovery settings rather than a dedicated local backup center workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs focuses on online collaboration and version history rather than local backup directory management. | Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for page export and history restore, but the cited pages do not show local scheduled or incremental document backup. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on cloud document version management rather than local backup settings like those shown in WPS. |
| Official Source | — | Word AutoRecover | Google Docs product page | Notion export your content | Adobe cloud document versions |
Overall Conclusion: WPS is a practical choice when you want local backup, manual backup, and cloud sync controls in one Mac client. Other products also support recovery or version history, but their official workflows emphasize different backup models.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Core Need | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long-form writing | Students, editors | Avoid losing content during long editing sessions | Turn on Smart Backup or Scheduled Backup |
| 2 | Frequent revisions | Office users | Keep backup copies while making many edits | Use Incremental Backup |
| 3 | Extra protection for important files | Team members, individual users | Save an additional copy on demand | Use Manual Backup |
| 4 | Recovering earlier content after mistakes | All users | Open an earlier backup version | Restore from Backup Center and use Save As |
| 5 | Continuing work across devices | Signed-in users | Keep files available through cloud space | Turn on Document Cloud Sync |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Local backup | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Manual backup to cloud space | ✅ Available after sign-in | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB cloud space | 20 GB cloud space |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly rely on local backup for daily documents | Free | Local backup and basic cloud space are already available |
| You need more cloud space for backup files | WPS Premium | More suitable for storing more cloud backup files over time |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page