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What is the PUB format?

PUB — Microsoft Publisher Document

PUB is the file format of Microsoft Publisher, used for flyers, newsletters, brochures and cards.

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About the PUB format

Publisher files hold page layouts: text boxes, pictures, shapes and their exact positions. Only Publisher opens them fully, and Microsoft is retiring Publisher in 2026.

Converting to PDF keeps the layout for printing and sharing; images such as PNG or JPG suit social media and previews.

Programs that open PUB

  • Microsoft Publisher
  • LibreOffice Draw (import)
  • Scribus (partial)

What PUB is used for

  • Flyers and posters
  • Newsletters
  • Brochures and greeting cards

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