Publisher files (.pub) can only be opened with Microsoft Publisher. If you don't have Microsoft Publisher, you can convert your.pub file to.pdf. Once converted,.pdf files can be opened in a variety of programs, including web browsers. If you have Microsoft Publisher, you can save the Publisher file as a PDF.
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Method 1 of 2: Convert Files Online (without Publisher)
Step 1. Visit the site of an online conversion service provider
You can use an online conversion service to convert a PUB file to a PDF. Some of the most popular conversion service provider sites include:
- Zamzar - zamzar.com/convert/pub-to-pdf/
- Online2PDF - online2pdf.com/pub-to-pdf
- PDFConvertOnline - pdfconvertonline.com/pub-to-pdf-online.html
Step 2. Upload the PUB file you want to convert by clicking Choose File or Select File
Select the file you want, then wait a few moments for the file to finish uploading.
Step 3. Select the conversion format if needed
On some sites, you'll need to select PDF as the conversion format, while others will set the format automatically.
Step 4. Click Convert to start the conversion process
Your file will be uploaded to a conversion service for conversion.
Step 5. Download the converted file from the given link, then open the file in any PDF reader
You can even open PDF files in a web browser.
Zamzar will send you a link to download the converted file
Method 2 of 2: Converting Files with Publisher
Step 1. Open the PUB file in Publisher 2007 and above
Older versions of Microsoft Publisher do not allow you to save PUB files as PDFs. If you're still using Publisher 2003 or earlier, use method 1 above.
Step 2. Click the File tab or Office button, then select Save As
You will be asked to select a file location before continuing.
Step 3. Click the Save as type menu, then select "PDF (*.pdf)
" Your file will be saved in PDF format.
Before you can save a PUB file as a PDF, you may need to download an additional program from Microsoft for Publisher 2007
Step 4. Click Options to optimize the PDF file
Publisher allows you to optimize documents before they are converted.
- The Publish Options window allows you to adjust the image size.
- Click Print Options to customize the printing options.
Step 5. Select the location to save the file, then click Save
Now, you can open PDF files in any PDF reader program.
