How do I convert PUB to PDF?

Upload your PUB file above. It is converted to PDF automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting PUB to PDF lose quality?

No. Text and shapes stay vectors, so the PDF stays sharp at any zoom and prints crisply.

PUB is the document format of Microsoft Publisher, used for flyers, newsletters and cards. Only Publisher on Windows opens it, and Microsoft has announced that Publisher reaches end of support in October 2026.

Are all pages converted?

Yes. Every page of the PUB becomes a page in the PDF, in the same order.

Can I convert PUB to PDF without Microsoft Publisher?

Yes. The PUB file is opened on our servers, so you don’t need Microsoft Publisher or any other software installed. Upload the file, then download the finished PDF.

Is the PUB to PDF converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Convert PUB to PDF — Every Page, Text Intact

Convert PUB to PDF online and keep every page with sharp, selectable text. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert PUB to PDF?

Every page of the PUB becomes a page in the PDF, in the same order.
Text and shapes stay vectors, so the PDF stays sharp at any zoom and prints crisply.
Text stays selectable and searchable, so you can copy it or find a word.
PDF is supported far more widely than PUB, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
No Microsoft Publisher needed: the file is opened on our servers and you download a ready-to-use PDF.

What to expect when converting PUB to PDF

Publisher layouts are rebuilt from the file; designs with unusual effects can shift slightly, so check the PDF before you send it.
Fonts that aren’t embedded in the file are replaced with close equivalents of the same size and spacing.

PUB vs PDF

Feature	PUB	PDF
Full name	Microsoft Publisher document	Portable Document Format
Origin	Microsoft Publisher’s format since 1991	Created by Adobe in 1993; an ISO standard since 2008
Compression	Desktop-publishing layout	Vector pages; text stays selectable
Transparency	No	Not needed — pages keep their designed backgrounds
Animation	No	No
Colour	Full colour	Full colour
Where it opens	Microsoft Publisher on Windows only	Built-in viewers in browsers, phones and computers
Best for	flyers, newsletters and cards designed in Microsoft Publisher	sharing, printing and archiving complete documents
Main drawback	only Microsoft Publisher on Windows opens it	editing it needs a PDF editor

In short: choose PUB for flyers, newsletters and cards designed in Microsoft Publisher; choose PDF for sharing, printing and archiving complete documents.

Archiving Publisher files as PDFs while you still can

PDF is the long-term home for Publisher work. Microsoft has announced that Publisher reaches end of support in October 2026, while a PDF opens on any device, prints at full quality and keeps every page of a newsletter, booklet or brochure in its original order. Text remains real text, so you can search an archive of past issues or copy a paragraph out of an old flyer.

Each page is rebuilt from the PUB file. Most layouts come through closely, but fonts that aren't embedded are replaced by similar ones, and designs that rely on unusual effects can move slightly, so page through each PDF before you delete the originals. A file the converter cannot read gets a clear message saying so; it may be damaged, password-protected or from a version that isn't supported yet.

Have a whole folder of them? With Premium you can convert up to 60 PUB files in one batch, or 200 with Pro, and download the PDFs as one ZIP. Afterwards, merge a year of issues into a single archive or compress large brochures before emailing them.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert PUB to PDF?: Upload your PUB file above. It is converted to PDF automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting PUB to PDF lose quality?: No. Text and shapes stay vectors, so the PDF stays sharp at any zoom and prints crisply.
PUB or PDF: which should I use?: Use PUB for flyers, newsletters and cards designed in Microsoft Publisher. Use PDF for sharing, printing and archiving complete documents. Keep in mind the main drawback of PDF: editing it needs a PDF editor.
What is a PUB file?: PUB is the document format of Microsoft Publisher, used for flyers, newsletters and cards. Only Publisher on Windows opens it, and Microsoft has announced that Publisher reaches end of support in October 2026.
Are all pages converted?: Yes. Every page of the PUB becomes a page in the PDF, in the same order.
Can I convert PUB to PDF without Microsoft Publisher?: Yes. The PUB file is opened on our servers, so you don’t need Microsoft Publisher or any other software installed. Upload the file, then download the finished PDF.
Is the PUB to PDF converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

What you can do with PUB to PDF

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

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Keep every page, with text that stays sharp and selectable
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Settings reference

Available controls for PUB to PDF.

Settings

Output formatDropdown: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Options: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
QualitySliderRange: 20–100 · Default: 90: For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
Lossless modeOn / Off: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
Background fillColor picker: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).