How to Convert to Scanned PDF in WPS on Windows

Use Convert to Scanned PDF in WPS on Windows with 2 how-to topics. Both topics are membership-related and guide you through conversion and output settings.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Convert to Scanned PDF

Entry point: Convert tab → Convert to Scanned PDF

1. Open the PDF file that you want to convert.
2. Click the Convert tab on the top menu bar.
3. Click Convert to Scanned PDF.
4. In the dialog box, set the conversion options.
5. Click Start Conversion.
6. Wait for the conversion to finish.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The conversion finishes normally and a new scanned-style PDF file is generated.
• Next actions: You can open the output folder and check the converted file.

Tips While Using

• Membership: This feature requires a WPS membership.
• File impact: The converted file is closer to an image-based scanned document, so direct text editing will be more limited afterward.

2. Set Output Options

Entry point: Convert tab → Convert to Scanned PDF → Settings panel

1. After clicking Convert to Scanned PDF, review the available output options in the settings panel.
2. Under Output Color, choose a color or black-and-white scanned effect.
3. Under Output Directory, choose where to save the file.
4. Confirm the settings and click Start Conversion.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The selected color mode and save location are applied.
• Next actions: After conversion, you can find the output file in the selected folder.

Tips While Using

• Membership: This feature requires a WPS membership.
• Saving advice: If you want to keep the original editable version, back up the original PDF first.