WPS Preview Compressed Attachments on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Common questions about WPS Preview Compressed Attachments on Windows usually focus on supported formats, cloud saving, and download options. This FAQ covers 4 frequent questions.

FAQ

Which compressed file formats are supported?

  1. Open an email that includes an attachment.
  2. Check whether the compressed file in the attachment area can be opened in preview.
  3. Common archive formats such as ZIP and RAR can be used in this preview workflow.

Where can I find files after extracting them to WPS Cloud?

  1. In the compressed attachment preview panel, click Extract to WPS Cloud.
  2. Wait for the save process to finish.
  3. Open WPS Cloud to view and manage the extracted files.

Can I download only part of a compressed attachment?

  1. Open the compressed attachment preview panel.
  2. Find the file you need in the file list.
  3. Click the download action for that file to save it separately.

Why can’t I see the file list inside the compressed attachment?

  1. Make sure you opened a compressed attachment instead of a regular file.
  2. Check whether the email content and attachment have loaded completely.
  3. If the list still does not appear, refresh the mail page and open the attachment again.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Compressed attachmentAn email attachment in a format such as ZIP or RAR that usually contains multiple files or folders.
WPS CloudThe cloud storage space in WPS for saving, viewing, and managing files online.
Preview panelThe viewing area that opens from the mail reading page to show file content or a file list.
Save to WPS CloudSave the original compressed file to the cloud without extracting it first.