Windows Your computer
Windows 10 and 11
Download for Windows- Open the file you downloaded.
- If Windows says “Windows protected your PC”, click More info, then Run anyway.
- PubOpener appears in your Start menu.
Start from a template
Every page below was made in PubOpener. Pick one, change the words, and print it or save it as a PDF.
Download PubOpener
Free for Windows, Mac and Linux. Pick your computer.
Mac Your computer
Apple-chip and Intel Macs
Download for Mac- Open the .dmg and drag PubOpener into Applications.
- The first time, open System Settings → Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway.
Linux Your computer
Ubuntu, Debian and most others
Download .deb Or the AppImage for other Linux- Double-click the .deb to install it.
- PubOpener appears in your apps.
To open .pub files, PubOpener uses LibreOffice, which is also free: get it here if you don't have it.
One app instead of four
Open old .pub files
See, print or save any file from Publisher 2000 or later as a PDF.
Edit them again
Click Edit in Layout to change the text and move the pictures.
Layout, like Publisher
Flyers, posters and cards. Put anything anywhere on the page.
Docs, like Word
Letters and reports. Opens and saves Word files too.
Print or PDF
Print from any tab, or save a PDF to email.
Never lose work
PubOpener keeps a copy as you type, even if the power goes.
Coming next: Sheets, like Excel, and Draw for sketches. Both free.
Tested on real Publisher files
We open real .pub files and check every page. Here's what comes through today.
- Flyers and posters: text, pictures, colours and shapes
- Certificates: borders, seals and signatures
- Church bulletins: many pages, drawings and photos
- Newsletters: columns and boxes
- Folded cards: sideways panels and old clip art
- Not yet: curved WordArt
- Not yet: text flowing around pictures
- Not yet: files from Publisher 97, 98 or older
- Sometimes: very thin borders and Cyrillic text
Free, for good
No account, no time limit, no adverts. Pro and Business are optional, for people with lots of files.
Free
$0
- Layout, Docs and .pub opening
- Word files, PDF and printing
- Templates
- Sheets and Draw when they arrive
Pro, coming soon
$5.99 a month
- 3 months$14.99 save 17%
- 1 year$49.99 save 30%
- Convert a whole folder of .pub files at once
- AI helper: write, shorten, fix spelling, translate
- Magic layout: describe a flyer, get a design
- Mail merge: 30 certificates with 30 names
Business, coming soon
$3.99 per user a month
- 4 to 10 users$2 off each
- Example: 4 users$15.96 a month
- Everything in Pro, for every user
- One invoice for the whole team
- Add or remove users any time
- For offices, schools, churches and clubs
More than 10 users?
Tell us how many people need PubOpener and we'll make you a price for your whole organisation.
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Layout, Docs and .pub opening are free for good, with no account and no time limit. Pro is optional.
Is Publisher really gone?
Yes. Microsoft removed Publisher from Microsoft 365 on 1 October 2026 and ended support on 13 October 2026. Your .pub files still exist, but Microsoft 365 no longer opens them. PubOpener does.
Why does my computer warn me when I install it?
Windows and Mac warn about apps that aren't yet registered with them (“code signing”), which costs money we haven't spent yet. The download section shows the one click it takes to continue. Stuck? Email [email protected].
Does it work with Word files?
Yes. Docs opens .docx files and saves them back. Exact fonts and colours may change a little.
What happens to my files?
Nothing leaves your computer. PubOpener works offline and uploads nothing. Privacy notice.
Isn't there another free way?
LibreOffice opens many .pub files too, and PubOpener uses it behind the scenes. PubOpener makes it one simple app, matches Publisher's fonts, and adds templates made for everyday use.