Microsoft retires Publisher on October 13, 2026, and Microsoft 365 versions will stop opening PUB files entirely. See what exactly stops working, which tools can replace Publisher, and how to convert your publications to PDF before the deadline.
How to Convert Publisher to PDF for Free
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1 Upload
Choose the PUB file you want to convert and upload it to our Publisher to PDF converter. -
2 Start processing
The converter turns your Publisher document into a PDF in seconds, keeping the page layout, fonts, and images intact. -
3 Download
Download the finished PDF and save it to your device. Uploaded files are removed from our servers automatically.
Open PUB Files Without Publisher
Publisher files are difficult to open without Microsoft Publisher itself, and Microsoft is retiring the program in October 2026. Converting your PUB files to PDF makes them readable on any computer, tablet, or phone, with nothing to install. It is the simplest way to keep newsletters, brochures, and flyers usable for years to come.
True to the Original Layout
The converter renders your publication the same way Publisher would. Page layout, typography, images, and colors carry over to the PDF, so a two-page spread still looks like a two-page spread and your fonts stay where you put them.
256-bit SSL Encryption
The safety of your data is our top priority. All uploaded files are protected with 256-bit SSL encryption during transfer, so unauthorized third parties cannot access your documents. We never sell or share your information.
Files Are Deleted Automatically
After converting a Publisher file, you have a three-hour window to download the PDF. Once that time passes, the files are removed from our servers automatically, keeping your publications private.
Works on Any Device
The conversion runs in your browser, so you can convert PUB files from Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, or Android. No Publisher license and no downloads are required, which makes it easy to open a PUB file someone sent you even if you have never owned Publisher.
How do I convert a Publisher file to PDF without Microsoft Publisher?
Upload your PUB file using the file selector above. The conversion runs on our servers, so you don't need Publisher or any other software installed on your device.
Will my layout, fonts, and images be preserved?
Yes. The converter renders your publication just like Publisher would, so page layout, typography, images, and colors carry over to the PDF.
What happens to my PUB files when Microsoft retires Publisher?
Microsoft ends support for Publisher in October 2026, and PUB files will not open in other Office apps. Converting your publications to PDF keeps them readable on any device, and you can convert them here anytime.
Is it safe to convert my Publisher files online?
Yes. Files are transferred over a 256-bit SSL encrypted connection and deleted from our servers automatically after three hours. Your documents are never shared with third parties.
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