Export as Image in WPS on Windows helps you turn Writer documents into image files for sharing and reuse; this guide covers 6 core tasks, including 4 available without membership and 2 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 6 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | Matches the rows marked Free in the index |
| Membership-related items | 2 | Matches the rows marked Membership Required in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Export as Image is a document export feature in WPS Writer on Windows. It lets you convert the current document into image files for sharing, delivery, or use in other platforms.
Core capabilities include:
- Export a document as images from the Member Exclusive entry.
- Export a document as images from the File menu.
- Choose page-by-page output or merge the document into one long image.
- Select image formats such as JPG and PNG and adjust output quality.
- Use custom watermark settings with membership.
- Add multiple files for batch export with membership.
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 | A network connection is not required for local image export, but signing in and checking membership benefits works better with an active connection |
| Other | You need a Writer document that can be opened and enough disk space in the export folder |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download and install the WPS Office Windows client, then open a Writer document to access this feature |
| Check after installation | Open a document and look for Export as Image under Member Exclusive or File |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS can export a Writer document directly as image output, with page-by-page export, long image export, format selection, and quality settings. | Microsoft Word support focuses on saving a picture, shape, chart, or other graphic as a separate image file rather than exporting the whole document directly as images. | Google Docs officially supports downloading a file copy and printing to PDF, but the help page does not describe direct full-document export to image files. | Notion officially supports exporting pages as PDF, HTML, and Markdown & CSV, but it does not describe direct page export as image files. | Adobe Acrobat officially supports converting PDFs to image formats such as JPEG and PNG, which fits a PDF-to-image workflow rather than direct Writer-style document-to-image export. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides a direct document-to-image workflow inside Writer. Distinct: It combines page-by-page export, long image export, and membership-based advanced options in one export dialog. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft documents saving embedded graphics as separate image files, so the workflow is less direct for exporting an entire text document as images. | Compared with WPS: Google documentation centers on file download and PDF output, with no direct whole-document image export described on the cited page. | Compared with WPS: Notion export options focus on PDF, HTML, and Markdown & CSV, so image output usually needs an extra conversion step. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is stronger for PDF-to-image conversion, but a text document usually needs to be converted to PDF first. |
| Official Source | — | Save a picture or other graphic as a separate file | Create, view or download a file | Export your content | Convert PDFs to image formats in Adobe Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion: If you want to export a text document directly as images and control the output style in one place, WPS offers a more focused workflow. Other products provide related export or conversion options, but they are often object-based, PDF-based, or require an extra step.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharing document content on social platforms | Content teams, teachers, students | Document formatting may display differently across platforms | Export the document as separate images or one long image before sharing |
| 2 | Sending non-editable content quickly | Office staff, project members | A document file can be edited after sending | Export it as images and send the result through chat tools |
| 3 | Showing long documents in one view | Trainers, event organizers | Multi-page content is not easy to review continuously | Use long image export for one continuous output |
| 4 | Adding branded output | Business users, team leads | The exported result needs visible branding | Use the custom watermark option with membership |
| 5 | Processing multiple files together | Frequent export users | Exporting files one by one takes time | Use batch export with membership |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Export as Image | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Watermark on exported images | Includes a WPS watermark | Can export without a WPS watermark |
| Custom watermark | ❌ | ✅ |
| Higher output quality | Limited | ✅ |
| Batch export | ❌ | ✅ |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional export of a single document | Free | Suitable for basic image export needs |
| Need watermark-free output or higher quality | WPS Premium | Better for polished output and presentation-focused work |
| Need custom watermarks or batch processing | WPS Premium | Better for team workflows, training materials, and repeated export tasks |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page