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There are currently very few tools, viewers, or shortcuts for opening .pub files created by Microsoft Publisher. PUB21D(described below) is a good option. LibreOffice Draw, part of the open source LibreOffice suite, is another tool that can open Publisher files.

IStudio Publisher is also a page layout and desktop publishing application which was developed by iStudio Software Limited and introduced in 2009 as an alternative to Microsoft Publisher for Mac OS X users. IStudio Publisher is a simple yet powerful application and produces very professional results.

Most of the time, it's better to convert a Publisher file to another more universal formation. There are several methods you can use to create a shareable Publisher file. PDF is always a great choice but prior to Publisher 2010, there is no built-in PDF export.

When you create a document in Microsoft Publisher or any desktop publishing program, in order for others to open and view the file they would normally have to have the same program. If they don't, there are ways you can convert your creation to a format that others can use. If you are the recipient, you'll need to get the person who created the file to save it in a format you can view.

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When the content, rather than the layout, is of primary importance — and no graphics are needed — the best way to exchange information is as plain ASCII text. But when you want to include graphics and wish to preserve your layout, plain text won't do.

Use Microsoft Publisher to Create a File to Share

Previous Versions: To share Publisher 2000 (or above) files with users of Publisher 98, save the file in Pub 98 format.

Create Printable Files From Publisher Documents

Send the recipient a file that they can print to their desktop printer. They won't be able to view it onscreen but they can get a fairly accurate printout. Several methods are available although they do have their drawbacks:

PostScript: Do a Save As from the File menu then click PostScript in the Save as type box to create a .ps file. This is normally used for preparing files for commercial printing, however, if the recipient has a PostScript capable printer they can print the file.
EPS: Normally used for commercial printing, an EPS file can be opened in many graphics programs. It normally has to be placed into another program (such as PageMaker or QuarkXPress) to be printed. You'll have to create a separate EPS file of each page in your publication. Choose Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) as the PostScript output format under Print Setup > Properties. Select Print to file then print each page, one at a time.
PRN: Select the Print to file box when printing your publication. Instead of printing to your printer, Publisher will create a .PRN file. The recipient can then use the DOS Copy command to send the file directly to their desktop printer (From the DOS PROMPT type copy filename.prnlpt1 or lpt2, depending on where their printer is located). Since your printer may not match that of the recipient, it may not print exactly as you envisioned. If you're exchanging files regularly with one specific recipient, obtain a copy of the print driver for their printer and use it to create your PRN file from Publisher.

Create HTML Files (Web Pages) From Publisher Files

Convert your Publisher document to an HTML File. You can then either post the files on the Web and send recipients the address to go view the files or send the HTML files to the recipient for them to view offline in their browser. If you send the files, you'll need to include all the graphics as well and make sure you set up the file so that all HTML and graphics reside in the same directory so the recipient can place them anywhere on their hard drive. Or you could take the HTML code that Publisher creates and send an HTML-format email. The exact procedure will depend on your email client and how it is received by the recipient will depend on what email client they use (and if they accept HTML-formatted email).

Create PDF Files From Publisher Documents

Convert your Publisher document to the Adobe PDF format. Since Publisher versions before Publisher 2007 have no PDF export you'll need to use another program, such as Adobe Acrobat Distiller. First, create a PostScript file then use Adobe Acrobat to create the PDF file. The recipient will be able to view the document on-screen or print it. However, the recipient must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader (it's free) installed. There is also some printer drivers and software available that allow you to create PDF files from almost any Windows application.

If you're using Publisher 2007 or 2010, save your Publisher file as a PDF from the program to send it to anyone who has software (including the free Acrobat Reader) that can open or view PDF files.

Use a PUB File If You Don't Have Microsoft Publisher

When you have a file in the native Publisher format (.pub) but don't have access to Microsoft Publisher, the options of what you can do are limited:

Get a Trial Version of Publisher

You'd have to get the entire Office Suite but you could get a trial version of the latest Publisher. Use it to open and view your file.

Convert Publisher Files to Other Software Formats

It may be possible to convert a .PUB file into the native format of some other desktop publishing software. Check the import options in the software of your choice to see if it accepts .PUB files (and which version of .PUB file). A plugin for converting Publisher files to InDesign, PDF2DTP is a Markzware product. However, be aware that when using an application like PDF2DTP, some elements of your file might not convert as expected.

Many readers recommend an online conversion site called Zamzar.com for converting .PUB files to PDF and other formats. Currently, it will convert .PUB files to one of these formats:

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doc - Microsoft Word Document
html - Hypertext Markup Language
mp3 - Compressed audio file
odt - OpenDocument spreadsheet
pcx - Paintbrush Bitmap Image
pdf - Portable Document Format
png - Portable Network Graphic
ps - PostScript
rtf - Rich Text Format
txt - Text Document

Another online conversion tool, Office/Word to PDF also converts .PUB files. Upload up to a 5 MB file for conversion.

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Although the Mac platform is growing in popularity, Windows systems and programs are still among the most commonly used in many businesses today. While Microsoft makes versions of some programs for the Mac platform, other programs, such as Microsoft Publisher, are not supported on the Mac platform. One solution to this problem is to install a Windows-emulator or virtual machine, a program that runs within your Mac operating system and mimics the behavior of the Windows environment. The Microsoft Publisher installation and program files must be saved to your Mac's hard drive when running an emulator or virtual machine.

CrossOver

Download and install CrossOver on your Mac. You may download and install the free trial prior to making a commitment to purchase CrossOver.

Open the 'Configure' menu and select 'Manage Bottles.' Click the '+' button to add a new bottle. You may name the bottle, then select the Windows operating you would like to use to open Publisher and click 'Create.'

Click 'File,' then 'Open' and search for the Microsoft Publisher installation file. Follow the on-screen prompts to install Microsoft Publisher.

Wine

Download and install the Wine Bottler application. The Wine platform is an open-source compatibility layer with several user-created variations, one of which is the aforementioned CrossOver program. The Wine Bottler application self-installs, as opposed to other versions of the Wine platform that require complex terminal commands to install.

Drag the 'Wine' and 'Wine Bottler' files to your 'Applications' folder.

Launch the 'Wine' file and open the 'Home' folder. Locate the Microsoft Publisher installation file on your computer and double-click it to install and run Microsoft Publisher.

VMware Fusion

Download and install VMware Fusion. Unlike the other options available, VMware Fusion is a virtual machine that actually runs Windows simultaneously with OS X as opposed to emulating Windows functions.

Launch VMware Fusion and click 'New.' Follow the on-screen prompts to set up VMware Fusion, including which Windows operating system you would like to install. A valid Windows product key is required to install the Windows Operating system using VMware Fusion.

Locate and install the Microsoft Publisher installation files, using the Windows interface in VMware Fusion. After installation is complete, you may launch Microsoft Publisher from the copy of Windows running in VMware Fusion.

Tip

The version of Microsoft Publisher that you can run is limited by the version of Windows that you are emulating, in addition to the capabilities of your specific emulator or virtual machine. Check each product's list of supported programs for more information.

Warning

Emulating or running Windows software in a Mac environment may consume a significant amount of your computer's resources.

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