How to Export as PDF in WPS on macOS

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Use Export as PDF through 3 how-to topics, including 1 free topic and 2 membership-related topics; start from the How-to Index and follow the steps for the workflow you need.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Export as PDF from the File menu

Entry point: File menu at the top of the window → Export as PDF

  1. Open the Writer document that you want to convert in WPS Office.
  2. Click File in the top menu bar.
  3. Select Export as PDF.
  4. Adjust the export settings in the dialog box.
  5. Click Start Output to finish the export.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: A PDF file is generated after the export finishes.
  • Next action: You can open, share, or print the PDF from the saved location.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If no target document is open, you cannot start the matching export workflow directly.
  • Environment note: If the selected save location does not allow file writing, the export may not finish.

2. Export as PDF from the Member Exclusive tab

Entry point: Open a document → Member Exclusive tab → Export as PDF

  1. Open the document that you want to convert in WPS Office.
  2. Click the Member Exclusive tab on the top menu bar.
  3. Click Export as PDF.
  4. Set options such as output range, image quality, and save location in the dialog box.
  5. Click Start Output to complete the export.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You can open the Export as PDF dialog and complete the export.
  • Next action: You can adjust the settings again and export another document.

Tips While Using

  • Membership note: Check the membership mark near the feature entry before use.
  • Environment note: Signing in and membership verification may require Internet access.

3. Adjust advanced export settings

Entry point: Related settings inside any Export as PDF dialog

  1. Open the Export as PDF dialog.
  2. Set the output range and choose all pages or a custom page range.
  3. Choose whether to keep comments, author information, and other content, and set PDF encryption if needed.
  4. Select High, Standard, or Low image quality.
  5. If needed, turn on multi-file output, scanned PDF, or watermark settings, then start the export.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The generated PDF matches the selected export settings.
  • Next action: You can adjust the settings again and export another version.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Higher image quality usually creates a larger output file.
  • Membership note: Multi-file output, scanned PDF, and watermark settings are membership-related options.
  • Environment note: Some fonts may affect the final export result.