Fix: "Publisher is not installed"
Microsoft removed Publisher from Microsoft 365 on 1 October 2026, so if you're seeing 'Publisher is not installed', that's why — the app is simply gone from your subscription. You can convert your .pub file to PDF here for free without needing Publisher installed at all.
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About .pub to PDF conversion
Can I still open .pub files without buying the old standalone Publisher?
Yes. Upload your .pub file to OpenAny and download it as a PDF — no Publisher license required. The PDF will preserve your layout, images, and text, though some advanced Publisher-specific effects may render slightly differently.
Will Microsoft bring Publisher back, or is it gone for good?
Microsoft has stated the retirement is permanent for Microsoft 365 subscribers as of October 2026. There is no announced replacement product. Your best long-term options are to convert existing .pub files to PDF or Word format and stop creating new ones in Publisher.
I need to edit the content, not just view it — what are my options?
OpenAny converts .pub to PDF, which is good for sharing but not editing. If you need an editable file, try converting to .docx instead — OpenAny supports that too. Alternatively, Affinity Publisher and LibreOffice Draw can open .pub files directly, though compatibility varies depending on how the file was built.