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Microsoft Publisher download

No new Publisher installer is available

Microsoft Publisher is being discontinued. No standalone installer is sold or distributed. Support ends October 1, 2026; it is removed from Microsoft 365 on October 13, 2026.

If you need to open or edit .pub files, there are alternatives that work without a Publisher install — including a browser-based option that requires no download at all.

Open .pub files without any download

Publish365 opens .pub files directly in your browser. Upload your file, review the Rescue Report, fix anything that shifted in conversion, and export a clean PDF — all without installing anything.

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Upload your .pub file at the convert page

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Review the layout and repair any shifting fonts or images

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Export a print-ready PDF or keep editing online

Open your .pub file — no download

Free desktop downloads that open .pub files

If you prefer a desktop application:

LibreOffice Draw

Free, open-source desktop app. Opens .pub files natively. Download from libreoffice.org.

Mac / Win / Linux

Scribus

Free, open-source professional desktop publisher with native .pub support. Download from scribus.net.

Mac / Win / Linux

Affinity Publisher V3

Free desktop download since October 2025. Opens .pub files. Download from affinity.serif.com.

Mac / Win / iPad

Questions

Where can I download Microsoft Publisher?
Microsoft Publisher is being discontinued and no new standalone installer is available for purchase or download. If you have a Microsoft 365 Business Standard or Premium subscription, Publisher may still be available through the M365 portal until October 13, 2026.
Can I download Publisher for free?
No. Publisher was only available as part of certain paid Microsoft 365 plans. There is no free download from Microsoft, and it was never offered as a standalone free product.
Is there a Publisher installer I can use after it's discontinued?
If you have an existing installation before the discontinuation date, you can keep it running (without support). No new installs will be available through M365 after October 13, 2026. Running unsupported software carries security risk over time.
How do I open a .pub file without downloading Publisher?
Upload it to Publish365 — it opens in your browser with no install required. LibreOffice Draw and Scribus are also free downloads that open .pub files natively, if you prefer a desktop application.

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