Installing WPS Office on macOS is a straightforward process that allows you to access a powerful suite of productivity tools including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software—all in a familiar interface similar to Microsoft Office.

Students, freelancers, and everyday Mac users alike can benefit from WPS Office’s free, powerful, and fully compatible suite built specifically for Apple’s ecosystem.

Use this detailed tutorial to get WPS Office up and running on your Apple device.

Open any modern web browser and head directly to the WPS Office official site to ensure a secure download.

Never download from third-party sites—only use the official WPS Office website to guarantee safety and authenticity.

Find the Download area, usually found prominently on the homepage or via the main navigation bar at the top of the page.

Select the version specifically marked for macOS or Mac OS X.

The website will automatically detect your operating system and present the correct version, but if needed, manually select macOS from the available choices.

The download starts immediately upon selection, delivering a.dmg file containing the full WPS Office installer.

This disk image holds all the necessary files to install WPS Office on your Mac.

Do not interrupt the download; wait until your browser indicates it is complete.

The file size is relatively small, so the process should only take a few moments depending on your internet speed.

After the download finishes, locate the downloaded file in your Downloads folder.

It will be named something like WPS_Office.dmg.

Click the.dmg file once to open and mount the installer.

A dedicated installer window opens, featuring the WPS Office icon and a direct shortcut to your Mac’s Applications folder.

Move the WPS Office application icon by dragging it to the Applications folder icon.

Applications, making it accessible system-wide.

After the application has been copied, you’re free to close the mounted disk image window.

Launch Finder and open the Applications folder from the sidebar or via Go > Applications.

To initiate WPS Office, simply find its icon and double-click it to launch the program.

Due to Apple’s security policies, a gatekeeper alert may appear, indicating WPS Office is not from the App Store.

This is a standard macOS security prompt and not a sign of malware.

Click Cancel, then open System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions) and choose Privacy & Security.

You’ll find a specific notice below the lock icon indicating WPS Office was prevented from opening.

To continue, click the "Allow Anyway" option displayed beneath the security warning.

Now that the app is authorized, double-click WPS Office in Applications to start it successfully.

The application will now open successfully.

You’ll be given the option to sign in with your WPS account or skip to guest mode.

Signing up is not required, but highly advised—this enables cloud backup, cross-device sync, and document sharing.

Upon successful launch, you will see the main interface with options to create a new document, open an existing file, or browse templates.

Supports virtually all standard office formats: DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, PDF, ODT, RTF, and more.

Start typing, calculating, or designing slides right away—no configuration required.

To pin WPS Office for one-click launching, drag its icon from Applications to the Dock.

Your Dock will now hold a clickable icon for instant access to WPS Office.

Alternatively, search for "WPS Office" in Launchpad and pin it there for easy access.

Updates are often downloaded and installed automatically by the app.

However, you can manually check for updates by opening the application, clicking on the WPS Office menu in the top left corner, and selecting Check for Updates.

Keeping the software updated ensures that you have the latest features, performance improvements, and security patches.

Uninstalling is as simple as moving the WPS Office app to the Trash folder.

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Follow these steps, and your Mac is now equipped with a complete, free office suite.

You now own a powerful, lightweight, entirely free office solution with cloud backup, sharing features, and a clutter-free interface.

From writing reports to crunching numbers to building presentations, WPS Office provides polished, professional output—no subscription required.