Publisher to PDF before Microsoft Publisher reaches end of support

Converting Publisher to PDF is not only about convenience. It is also about timing.

A PDF workflow gives you a stable output format for sharing, printing, and future access. If archival quality matters, PMT Pro and Portable also support PDF/A.

For many users, the right move is to process archives now while the original source application can still render them correctly.

• Convert active archives before Microsoft Publisher reaches end of support.
• Keep the original .PUB files, but do not rely on them alone.
• Use PDF/A when long-term retention is part of the requirement.

Prepare and verify your archive

Microsoft Publisher must be installed and working on the Windows PC performing the conversion. Keep a copy of the original .PUB files before starting.

1. Test representative documents with the free trial.
2. Choose an output folder and a rule for existing PDFs.
3. After conversion, check layout, fonts, images and any items flagged in the report.
4. Keep the originals and verified output in your normal backup routine.

Read the requirements and conversion FAQ and compare Base, Pro and Portable licences for your volume and output format.

Microsoft 365 subscribers will lose access to Publisher after October 1, 2026. Preserve your .PUB files now by converting them to long-term PDF or PDF/A formats while Publisher is still available.

For long-term retention, read the PDF/A guide. For conversion steps, follow the Publisher-to-PDF workflow.