How to Export as PDF in WPS on Windows

Use Export as PDF in WPS on Windows through 4 how-to topics, including 1 free topic and 3 membership-related topics, so you can choose the right entry point and output settings for your document.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Export a PDF from the File menu

Entry path: Open the document > File in the upper-left corner > Export as PDF

1. Open the text document that you want to convert in WPS Office.
2. Click File in the upper-left corner.
3. Select Export as PDF.
4. Confirm the save location and related settings in the dialog box.
5. Click Start Output to finish the export.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: A new PDF file appears in the location you selected.
• Next action: You can open the PDF to check layout, share it, or print it.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Exporting before saving the original document can make later edits less convenient.
• Environment note: Export may fail if the selected save location does not allow file writing.

2. Export a PDF from the membership tab

Entry path: Open the document > membership tab > Export as PDF

1. Open the text document that you want to export.
2. Click the membership tab on the top menu bar.
3. Click Export as PDF.
4. Review the available settings in the export dialog.
5. Adjust the settings you need and click Start Output.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: The export panel opens and shows PDF-related settings.
• Next action: You can continue adjusting page range, image quality, and output content before exporting.

Tips While Using

• Membership note: This entry and some enhanced options are membership-related.
• Common mistake: If you do not check the feature label first, you may only notice membership-related limits after opening the panel.

3. Set page range and output content

Entry path: Open the Export as PDF dialog and adjust the settings

1. Open the Export as PDF dialog.
2. Choose all pages or enter a custom page range.
3. In output settings, choose whether to include comments, author information, or other supported content.
4. If needed, set PDF encryption or related protection options.
5. Confirm the save location and click Start Output.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: The exported PDF matches the selected page range and includes the content you selected.
• Next action: You can open the PDF to verify comments, author information, or encryption behavior.

Tips While Using

• Membership note: Some output-content settings may be membership-related.
• Common mistake: An incomplete page range can cause the exported page count to differ from what you expected.

4. Use multi-file output, scanned PDF, and watermark settings

Entry path: Open the Export as PDF dialog > advanced settings-related options

1. Open the Export as PDF dialog.
2. Select Multi-file Output, Scanned PDF, or Watermark Settings as needed.
3. If you use a watermark, set the watermark content for the generated file.
4. If you use multi-file output, choose the documents to export together.
5. Confirm the other settings and click Start Output.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: The exported PDF reflects the selected enhanced settings, such as a watermark or batch-generated output.
• Next action: You can continue sharing, archiving, or sending the file in controlled workflows.

Tips While Using

• Membership note: Multi-file output, scanned PDF, and watermark settings require WPS Premium.
• Common mistake: If you do not verify the enhanced settings before export, the result may differ from your expectation.
• Environment note: When processing multiple files, make sure enough local storage space is available.