Publisher alternative in 2026

Anonymous
2024-05-30T12:21:21+00:00

Hello, What software will people be using and why when Publisher is phased out in October 2026? Thank you.

I know there's InDesign and Canva. Also, will Publisher files be able to be converted ?

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  1. LemP 74,970 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-06-30T22:59:28+00:00

    If you have a license for Office 2021 that includes Publisher, you will be able to use Publisher even after October 2026. That means Office 2021 Professional and some others. (The same is true for even older versions, such as Office 2019.)

    Is there any way to install Publisher from a licensed version of Office 2021 if Office 2024 (which doesn't include Publisher) has been installed?

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-06-30T22:57:24+00:00

    Try Libre Office, it does import .PUB files.

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  3. Stefan Blom 351.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-06-30T22:35:02+00:00

    If you have a license for Office 2021 that includes Publisher, you will be able to use Publisher even after October 2026. That means Office 2021 Professional and some others. (The same is true for even older versions, such as Office 2019.)

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-06-30T21:33:53+00:00

    Yikes! What the heck happened to Microsoft?! Such contempt for their customers.

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