π open Publisher on Android
Android has no native support for Microsoft Publisher (.pub) files, and Microsoft has never released a Publisher app for Android. The practical fix is to convert the .pub file to PDF first β PDF opens on any Android device without extra software.
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About .pub to PDF conversion
How do I open a .pub file on my Android phone?
Android cannot open .pub files directly, and there is no official Microsoft Publisher app for Android. Your best option is to convert the .pub file to PDF using OpenAny β upload the file, download the PDF, and open it with any Android PDF viewer such as Google Drive, Adobe Acrobat Reader, or your phone's built-in Files app.
Can I convert a .pub file to PDF on my phone without a computer?
Yes. Open OpenAny.io in your Android browser, tap to upload your .pub file, and download the converted PDF. No app install or account is needed, and the file is deleted from the server within 60 seconds of conversion.
Will the PDF look the same as the original Publisher file?
Most layouts, images, and text will carry over accurately, but complex Publisher designs with custom fonts or advanced text wrapping can occasionally shift slightly. For viewing and sharing purposes the result is usually fine; if you need to edit the content, you will still need access to Publisher on a Windows PC.