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PubExport keeps Publisher files in the browser

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A browser-based tool for viewing and converting Microsoft Publisher .pub files without installing Publisher.

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For: People with legacy Publisher files to preserve or convert
Worth noticing: It supports Publisher 98 through 2021 and Microsoft 365, but not files from versions 1.0 to 95.

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The converter uses libmspub, described as the open-source Publisher reader used by LibreOffice, compiled to WebAssembly. The page lists support for Publisher 98 through 2021 and Microsoft 365, while excluding versions 1.0 through 95. It cautions that open-font substitutions can shift line breaks, and that text wrapping around pictures and WordArt effects are simplified.

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