How to Convert Microsoft Publisher Files (.Pub) to PDF

This practical guide walks through how to convert Microsoft publisher files (.pub) to PDF, explains the main requirements, and highlights common issues that may appear along the way.

To convert a Publisher file to PDF, first open the file you want to convert. Then, click the ' File ' tab on the ribbon menu.

Next, click on the ' Export ' item in the left pane.

You should now be in the Create PDF/XPS Document section of the Export section. Here, Publisher will share some of the reasons you might want to convert your PUB file to PDF, such as preserving the formatting and styles, making it harder for others to edit the file, and viewing it online for free.

Click the ' Create PDF/XPS ' button.

File Explorer will appear. In the " Save as Type " box you will see " PDF " which means your PUB file will be saved as a PDF. But before you save the file, you may want to adjust what the file is optimized for. To do this, click on ' Options '.

The Publish Options window will open. There are 5 options available to specify how the file will be printed or converted:

• Minimum size : Ideal To view files online as a single page.
• Standard : Suitable if you plan to email the file and the recipient will likely print it.
• High quality printing : Ideal for printing.
• Commercial Press : Ideal for commercial use. This is the highest quality available.
• Custom : Set your own specifications.

Select the option you want and then click ' OK ' in the bottom right corner of the window.

Finally, select the location where you want to save the file, give it a name, then click the ' Publish ' button .

The file will now be saved as a PDF in the selected location.