Open Microsoft Publisher .pub Files After Publisher Is Gone
Microsoft ended support for Publisher in October 2026. PubCrate opens your .pub files anyway: view every page, copy the text out, and export PNG or PDF. No Publisher installation, no Microsoft 365, no account.
What it does
- Opens Microsoft Publisher .pub files without Publisher or Microsoft 365
- View every page with fast zoom, fit, and keyboard navigation
- Copy any page's text to the clipboard
- Export the whole document as a plain text file
- Save any page as a PNG image, or the whole document as a PDF
- Read-only and safe: your original file is never modified
Good to know
- Publisher 98 through 2007 files render best. Some newer or complex documents may show imperfect layout; text copy and export still give you the full content.
- PubCrate cannot extract WordArt decorative text.
- The PDF export saves each page as a picture, so its text is not selectable or searchable. Use Export all text for the actual words.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need a .pub viewer now?
Microsoft ended support for Publisher in October 2026, but files made years ago still need opening.
Does PubCrate need Publisher or Microsoft 365 installed?
No.
Will my document render perfectly?
Most documents render well, and Publisher 98 through 2007 files render best. Some newer or complex documents may show imperfect layout; text copy and export still give you the full content.
Can I get the text out even if the layout looks off?
Yes, with one exception: PubCrate cannot extract WordArt decorative text.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No.
Your files stay yours
All 11 KS-ByteBox apps run entirely on your PC. They have no accounts and no tracking, and your files never leave your machine. Purchases and licensing are handled by the Microsoft Store.