How do I open a .PUB file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .PUB files using Microsoft Publisher, LibreOffice Draw, CorelDRAW (import). If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .PUB to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .PUB file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. Convert to PDF or open in LibreOffice Draw if Publisher is unavailable

Can I convert a .PUB file to other formats?

Yes! .PUB can be converted to formats such as .PDF, .DOCX directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .PUB file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .PUB file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (Varies) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

How do I open .PUB files?

You can open .PUB files using Microsoft Publisher, LibreOffice Draw, CorelDRAW (import).

Documents • MIME: application/x-mspublisher

.PUB – PUB File Format

Q: What is a .PUB file?

A .PUB file is a PUB File Format associated with Documents. PUB is the desktop publishing file format created by Microsoft Publisher for designing flyers, newsletters, brochures, and print layouts.

PUB is the desktop publishing file format created by Microsoft Publisher for designing flyers, newsletters, brochures, and print layouts.

Primary Category Documents

MIME Type application/x-mspublisher

Magic Bytes Signature Varies

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .PUB

Microsoft Publisher

windows, mac, linux • Free

LibreOffice Draw

windows, mac, linux • Free

CorelDRAW (import)

windows, mac, linux • Free