To convert PUB to PDF, select or drop your .pub picture above, check that PDF is chosen as the output, and click Convert. This conversion runs on our server, and your files are deleted 72 hours later.
What is a PUB file?
PUB – Microsoft Publisher document. PUB is the file of Microsoft Publisher, used for flyers, newsletters and brochures. Only Publisher itself opens it well; converting gives a picture or PDF anyone can open.
PUB Converter →What is a PDF file?
PDF – PDF document. PDF is the document format that looks the same on every device. Converting pictures to PDF puts each picture on its own page.
PDF Converter →How to convert PUB to PDF
- Click Select File, or drop your .pub files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that PDF is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
PUB vs PDF: how they compare
| PUB | ||
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Microsoft compound file | Depends on the content |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Created by | Microsoft | Adobe, 1993 |
| Best for | Print layouts made in Publisher | Documents to share or print |
Good to know
- Each picture becomes one page of the PDF.
- The file is opened by LibreOffice, so fonts it lacks are replaced and the page may look a little different from the original program.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting PUB to PDF free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my PUB pictures uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because opening it needs LibreOffice, which does not run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion.
How large can the PUB file be?
Up to 1 GB per file. This conversion runs on our server, which accepts files up to that size.
Can I change the size or quality of the PDF?
Yes. Click Options next to the file to set a width and height, choose a quality, remove metadata and more. Only the settings that make sense for PUB to PDF are shown.
Can I convert several PUB files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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