Converting WPS Office files into LaTeX is a process that requires careful preparation since WPS Office does not offer a direct export option to LaTeX. However, with strategic intermediate steps and appropriate utilities, you can successfully convert your WPS document into a polished LaTeX document ideal for scholarly work or academic formatting.

Open your target document using WPS Office. Before attempting any conversion, maintain uniform styling throughout. Avoid complex layouts, embedded objects, or custom fonts that may not translate well into LaTeX. Use standard headings, bullet points, tables, and equations as these elements have direct equivalents in LaTeX. If your document contains mathematical expressions, ensure they were created via WPS’s equation tool, as this will make subsequent editing more manageable.

Once your document is properly organized and styled, save it in a LaTeX-friendly intermediate format. The most reliable method is to export the WPS document as a rich text format file (.rtf). To do this, Open the Save As dialog and select.rtf from the format options. Save the file to a location you can easily access.

Next, you will need a conversion tool to transform the RTF file into LaTeX. Multiple open-source utilities are available. Pandoc stands out as the top choice for format translation. Get Pandoc installed across all major platforms. Open a shell or terminal window. Navigate to the directory containing your RTF file and run the following command: pandoc -s input.rtf -o output.tex. This command tells Pandoc to generate a self-contained.tex document using your RTF source.

Pandoc will attempt to retain the hierarchy and formatting elements like titles, bullets, tables, and simple styles. However, it will not accurately render footnotes, bespoke formatting, or multi-row tables. After the conversion, access the file using TeXstudio, Overleaf, or another LaTeX environment. Review the content carefully. You may need to tweak the layout manually, focusing on formulas, graphics, and tabular data. LaTeX requires exact markup for these features, so you might need to rebuild them using proper LaTeX syntax.

If your document includes graphics, these will typically appear as external links in the.tex file, verify that image assets are in the same folder as the LaTeX file, and modify any broken or relative paths. Employ the graphicx package and \includegraphics to insert your images.

For equations, confirm that they were translated correctly. Pandoc sometimes translates equations into LaTeX math mode, but complex expressions may require manual adjustment. Substitute irregular symbols with correct TeX equivalents, such as using \frac{}{} for fractions or \int for integrals.

Finally, compile the LaTeX file to generate a PDF. Select pdflatex, xelatex, or lualatex based on your font and encoding requirements. If you encounter build failures, inspect the error log in detail, it will indicate unavailable dependencies, unrecognized commands, or typographical errors. Install any required LaTeX packages via your TeX distribution manager, such as TeX Live or MiKTeX.

While this process is not fully automated, it provides a structured and reliable workflow for moving content from WPS Office into LaTeX. Over time, you’ll develop speed and accuracy in spotting and fixing typical errors. The result is a high-standard document enhanced by LaTeX’s elegant typography, fine-grained formatting, and seamless integration with scholarly publishing systems.