Help with your old .pub files

Microsoft is ending Publisher: support for Publisher 2021 ended on 13 October 2026, and Microsoft 365 is removing it as an update rolls out (the dates and Microsoft’s sources). These guides explain how to open and convert your .pub files without Publisher, and what to use instead.

First, keep a copy of your .pub files. Put them in a separate folder before trying to change or convert them.

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