Publisher alternative in 2026

I’ve downloaded and had a look at Scribus but it hasn’t worked for me. None of my cards open correctly and as yet I’ve not worked out how to recreate them, will have to have a play when I have more time. I have however submitted feedback through Publisher begging them to reconsider retiring it completely, it would make more sense for them to allow current users to keep the program with the ability to still open and use their files.

Thank you. Scribus is free so I’ll try it !

Scribus und Draw can open *.pub-files. Depending on the complexity of the document you have to adjust the correct size of pictures or fonts.

I wish to thank all those who have offered help and advice. Perhaps the above is the best option we'll see what happens October 2026 will be here before more complaints must be listened to by microsoft MMcA

If one upgrades a PC, would the answer be to use Publisher on the old PC for the design work, Save a copy of the file as a P{DF, transfer it to a FlashDrive to use on new PC .

The key is to never hook the old PC up to the Internet. Or am I missing something?