PUB File Extension

PUB file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Publisher Document. PUB has been classified as Page Layout Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open PUB files in Microsoft Publisher 365 program.

Publisher Document File Type

Publisher Document File Type

Extension	.pub
Developer	Microsoft
Popularity	Very Common Common Average Uncommon Rare 5.0 (1321 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	application/x-mspublisher
Default Program	Microsoft Publisher 365
Category	Page Layout Files
Format	Binary
Updated	12/1/2024

What is a PUB File Type?

It is used by casual and professional users to design layouts such as newsletters, brochures and posters. The program comes with Office 365 of Microsoft Office, while the base editions include only Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. When you save a document to Publisher, it creates a PUB file to store the contents of the document. This allows you to save the changes in your document and close the file and l' open again for the' edit again. Not only are PUB files used for layout, they can also be used to integrate and store data sources for email merges and data-sheet generation.

If you have a large amount of text in your PUB document that you want to reuse for other purposes, you can export it to a .DOCX file for l' edit it in Microsoft Word. The font format and text will be saved, but the graphics or columns of your document will not be retained. To save your PUB as a DOCX file, select File & Rarr; Save as, choose the document format Word that you want to save as, and then click Save.

There are several other applications that can also open the PUB files. FreeOffice Draw is included in CorelDRAW, which is part of the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite. You can also open your PUB files in Adobe InDesign, l&apos, one of the most popular desktop publishing programs, with the PUB2ID plugin installed.

Free online PUB Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .PUB (Publisher Document) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to PUB, merge, split and compare the PUB files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

PUB Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Publisher Document .PUB File Extensions while opening the .PUB files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PUB Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Publisher Document on your system such as Microsoft Publisher 365.
2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Publisher 365 program for *.pub (Publisher Document) files.
   
   

   Associate PUB Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.PUB (e.g example.pub) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Publisher 365 program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .pub files.
   
   

   Associate PUB Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.PUB (e.g example.pub) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Publisher 365 program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Publisher 365 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related PUB File Extensions

PUB default file extension is .PUB and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for PUB File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PUB files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open PUB File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Adobe InDesign 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Microsoft Publisher 365 000 for Windows	Paid	Microsoft
	Twixl Publisher 000 for Windows	Free Trial	Twixl Publisher

Open PUB File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Adobe InDesign 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Twixl Publisher 000 for MacOs	Free Trial	Twixl Publisher

Open PUB file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer

Open PUB file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open PUB file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Twixl Viewer 000 for iOS	Free	Twixl Viewer

Open PUB file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	Twixl Viewer 000 for Android	Free	Twixl Viewer

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About PUB - Publisher Document

Updated 12/1/2024

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