Export as PDF in WPS on Android: Introduction

WPS Export as PDF on Android helps you convert documents into PDF files for saving, sharing, and printing; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 1 available without membership and 3 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	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	3	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Export as PDF in WPS on Android lets you turn documents into PDF files for saving, sharing, and printing while keeping the document easier to view across devices.

Core tasks include:

Save a document as PDF through Save As for local storage.
Share a document as PDF for quick delivery.
Export directly through the Output as PDF entry for fast conversion.
Use Scan to PDF from the home screen for files or camera-based content.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	An Android device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	Local export usually has no strict requirement; keep a network connection for sharing, membership checks, or online processing
Other	Keep enough device storage available and allow file access when needed

Download & Installation

Before you use Export as PDF, install WPS Office on your Android device.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, open a document, and confirm that entries such as Save As, Share, or Output as PDF are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	On Android, WPS can export documents to PDF through Save As, Share, or Output as PDF, and it also supports Scan to PDF from the home screen.	Microsoft Word officially documents PDF export through File > Export or Save as PDF while preserving formatting.	Google Docs officially documents downloading a file through File > Download and saving a file as PDF through print flows.	Notion officially documents exporting pages and databases as PDF, including export on mobile.	Adobe officially provides online tools to convert Word and other files to PDF.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS brings multiple PDF output entries together in one Android app and covers both document export and scan-to-PDF scenarios.	Compared with WPS: the official guidance focuses on document export and does not describe a scan-to-PDF entry in the same flow.	Compared with WPS: the official guidance focuses on download or print flows rather than an in-app scan-to-PDF path.	Compared with WPS: the official guidance is more focused on page export and backup than direct document editing and export flows.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on online conversion tools, while WPS provides several in-app export paths on Android.
Official Source	—	Export Word document as PDF	Create, view, or download a file	Export your content	Word to PDF converter

Overall Conclusion
If you want to complete document export, PDF sharing, and scan-to-PDF tasks directly on Android, WPS keeps these paths more centralized. If your workflow is mainly web-based documents, knowledge pages, or online conversion, the other official tools may also fit specific scenarios.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How this feature helps
1	Assignment submission	Students	Need a file format that is easier to submit and review	Export the document as PDF before submission
2	Mobile sharing	Office users	Layout may change when sending editable files	Share the file as PDF directly
3	Document archiving	Team members	Need a stable final version for storage	Save the document as PDF locally
4	Scan-based filing	Field staff or admins	Paper content needs quick digitization	Use Scan to PDF to create a PDF file

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic PDF features	Available	Available
Advanced document-to-PDF related options	Partially limited	More PDF conversion capabilities available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Occasional document export	Free	Suitable for basic reading and regular PDF use
Frequent PDF conversion and sharing	WPS Premium	Better for users who need more PDF tools and more cloud storage

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