Convert .pub Files Without Microsoft Publisher
Don't have Microsoft Publisher installed? You can still convert, view and use Publisher files by converting them to PDF or Word. This tool converts .pub files directly — no Publisher licence, no installation, completely free.
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.pub
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.pdf
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How to convert in 3 steps
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Select Microsoft Publisher (.pub) as your input format and choose PDF as the output.
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Upload your file, click Convert, and download your result in seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I open a .pub file on a Mac without Publisher?
Publisher was never available for Mac, but you can convert .pub files to PDF or Word using CalcHive — then open the result in Preview, Word or Pages on your Mac.
Can I open a .pub file on an iPhone or iPad?
There is no Publisher app for iOS. Convert the .pub file to PDF first using CalcHive, then open the PDF in any iOS PDF viewer.
Someone emailed me a .pub file — what do I do?
Upload it to CalcHive's File Converter and convert it to PDF. The PDF will look exactly like the Publisher document and you can open it on any device.
Can I edit the Publisher file content?
Convert to Word (.docx) if you need to edit the text and layout. Convert to PDF if you just need to view or print it.
Is LibreOffice Draw a free alternative for opening .pub files?
Yes — LibreOffice Draw can open .pub files directly. It's a free download at libreoffice.org.