Observed arrival · 2026-09-28
PUB Rescue: a future for old Publisher files
A Windows app in development aims to convert batches of Microsoft Publisher files into PDFs and editable PowerPoint slides, with conversion notes and files kept on the user’s PC.
- For
- People preserving old Publisher files
- Worth noticing
- The sample report identifies a substituted font, a missing text-box shadow, and overflow on specific pages.
Field notes
The illustrated workflow shows folder selection, a results list, and an HTML report with file- and page-level notes. One example substitutes Caladea for missing Cambria, while noting that matching letter widths preserve line breaks; other examples flag a missing shadow and text overflow. The page says the Windows app is coming soon, so these examples describe the proposed workflow rather than confirming a downloadable product.
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