Web Process Service can be recognized for the following properties. First, web-accessible inputs. Outputs can be saved as web-known URLs or embedded in the response. For GIF images, WPS can send the output straight independent of any XML wrapper. It also supports numerous input and output formats. It also backs up long-running processes and supports SOAP and WSDL. It can also offer anything related to GIS functionality to customers inside a network.

A WPS is usually not brought up directly. Usually, it is invoked by a client application which presents the user with interactive controls. However, this application may or may not be found on the web.