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 high-quality LaTeX file suitable for academic publishing or scientific publishing.

Start by launching your file in WPS. Before attempting any conversion, apply standardized formatting rules. Avoid complex layouts, embedded objects, or custom fonts that may not translate well into LaTeX. Stick to basic heading levels, simple lists, grids, and mathematical expressions as these elements have native support in LaTeX syntax. If your document contains mathematical notation, 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 dependable approach is saving as RTF. To do this, Navigate to File > Save As, then pick RTF from the dropdown. Place it in a directory you can quickly navigate to.

Next, you will need software capable of translating RTF to LaTeX. There are several reliable free options. 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 preserve the structure of your document, including headings, lists, tables, and basic formatting. However, it will not faithfully translate intricate footnotes, user-defined styles, or complex tabular structures. After the conversion, open the generated.tex file in a LaTeX editor like TeXstudio or Overleaf. Inspect the generated file line by line. You may need to adjust formatting manually—particularly for math, figures, and tables. 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, make sure the image files are copied to the same directory as your.tex file, and update any file paths if necessary. Leverage the graphicx package with \includegraphics to embed visuals.

For mathematical content, check whether the equations were converted properly. Pandoc sometimes translates equations into LaTeX math mode, but complex expressions may require manual adjustment. Correct unconventional symbols using standard LaTeX commands, such as using \frac{}{} for fractions or \int for integrals.

Finally, render the.tex file into a PDF output. Select pdflatex, xelatex, or lualatex based on your font and encoding requirements. If you encounter compile-time issues, examine the.log output closely, it will indicate missing packages, undefined commands, or syntax issues. Install any required LaTeX packages via your TeX distribution manager, such as TeX Live or MiKTeX.

Although this method isn’t entirely automatic, it offers a dependable pipeline for transferring content from WPS Office to LaTeX. Repeated use will refine your ability to quickly resolve recurring problems. The result is a professionally formatted document that benefits from LaTeX’s superior typographic quality, precise control over layout, and compatibility with academic and scientific publishing standards.