File extension PUB
| File type | Microsoft Publisher Document Format |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a PUB file?
The files of the type .PUB refer to Publisher files. These are the graphics or web pages developed using the Microsoft Publisher software.
The .PUB file is a versatile format that allows to store both vector and raster graphics along with many other features such as HTML content to create beautiful designs and webpages. The publisher files can also be used for creating Marketing material, brochures and newsletters.The publisher files were widely used a few years back when it was difficult for laymen to make webpages. Now that advanced web editors are available, the publisher files are used mostly for the designs and marketing materials.
Program(s) that can open the .PUB file
Mac OS
More information about PUB file
PUB file extension is used by documents generated by Microsoft Publisher, a publishing program for creating professional documents and marketing materials; the program is available as a part of Microsoft Office suite. PUB files can store various elements, such as raster or vector images, formatted text, and drawings.
PUB format capabilities
PUB format is universal in the sense that it allows users to create advanced projects, including leaflets, brochures, or web page layouts. The latter, however, are commonly created using professional WWW webpage editors. PUB files can also be used for generating spreadsheets or merging and storing email messages. PUB format is used both by amateurs and professionals alike.
PUB compatibility issues
PUB documents containing large amounts of text can be exported into DOCX files for further editing using MS Word. PUB format underwent some changes over the years and gradually became less compatible with other programs, making it sometimes a necessity to export PUB documents into other formats.
How to open PUB files
If you cannot open the PUB file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports PUB among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the PUB file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the PUB format files
The inability to open and operate the PUB file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Microsoft Publisher Document Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a PUB file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the PUB file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the PUB from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the PUB format
- The PUB file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the PUB file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a PUB file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the PUB file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the PUB file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the PUB file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.PUB) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected PUB file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the PUB file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. PUB) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.