How to Create New PDF in WPS on iOS

This how-to guide includes 4 topics: create a blank PDF, convert a document to PDF, convert images to PDF, and convert scanned files to PDF; use the index below to jump to the task you need.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Create a Blank PDF

Entry: Home screen → + → PDF → Create Blank/Note PDF

1. Open WPS Office and go to the home screen.
2. Tap the + button in the lower-right corner.
3. Select PDF.
4. Tap Create Blank/Note PDF to open the creation panel.
5. Choose a blank page or an available template.
6. Set the page size, page orientation, page color, and page count.
7. Tap Create to finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: a new PDF file opens in WPS.
• What you can do next: you can continue editing, saving, or sharing the PDF.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: if you do not choose the PDF category first, you may enter another file creation flow.
• Permissions or membership: some templates may show a membership label before use.

2. Convert a Document to PDF

Entry: Home screen → + → PDF → Document to PDF

1. Open WPS Office and go to the home screen.
2. Tap the + button in the lower-right corner.
3. Select PDF.
4. Tap Document to PDF.
5. Choose the document you want to convert from cloud documents or a local folder.
6. Select the PDF type, such as a standard PDF or an image-based PDF.
7. Tap Export Now.
8. Enter a file name and confirm the save location.
9. Tap Save.
10. Wait for the conversion to finish and open the generated PDF.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: WPS generates and opens a new PDF file.
• What you can do next: you can view, share, or continue working with the converted PDF.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: if you do not confirm the save location first, the file may take longer to find later.
• Environment note: choosing a file from cloud documents requires a network connection.

3. Convert Images to PDF

Entry: Home screen → + → PDF → Image to PDF

1. Open WPS Office and go to the home screen.
2. Tap the + button in the lower-right corner.
3. Select PDF.
4. Tap Image to PDF.
5. Tap Select Images and choose images from Photos, the camera, or a document directory.
6. Confirm layout and watermark settings as needed.
7. Tap Save.
8. Enter a file name and confirm the save location.
9. Wait for the conversion to finish and open the generated PDF.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the selected images are organized into one PDF file.
• What you can do next: you can preview, share, or continue editing the file.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: if image order is not checked first, the final page order may not match your expectation.
• Environment note: allow WPS to access Photos before importing images from the photo library.

4. Convert Scanned Files to PDF

Entry: Home screen → + → PDF → Scan Files to PDF

1. Open WPS Office and go to the home screen.
2. Tap the + button in the lower-right corner.
3. Select PDF.
4. Tap Scan Files to PDF to open the camera.
5. Choose content from Photos, the camera, or added documents.
6. Adjust filters, crop, rotation, and related settings.
7. Tap Done to go to the save page.
8. Confirm layout and watermark settings.
9. Tap Save.
10. Enter a file name and confirm the save location.
11. Wait for the conversion to finish and open the generated PDF.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the scanned content is saved as a new PDF file.
• What you can do next: you can view, share, or archive the PDF.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: a tilted shooting angle can affect the crop result.
• Permissions or membership: some templates or related extended tools may show a membership label.
• Environment note: allow camera access in iOS Settings before scanning with the camera.