Audience
Churches, schools, libraries, nonprofits, small businesses and home users who made their newsletters, flyers and bulletins in Microsoft Publisher.
About PubStudio
PubStudio is desktop publishing software for Windows 10 and 11 that opens Microsoft Publisher .pub files (Publisher 98 to 365) with their text boxes, pictures, tables and master pages, so you can keep editing, printing and saving them. Make flyers, newsletters, brochures, cards, calendars and labels with a familiar ribbon. The free plan is free forever with no account: open, edit, print and export PDF (with a small "Made with PubStudio" note). PubStudio Pro ($10 a month or $99 a year, with a 7-day free trial) adds clean and print-shop PDFs, Word export, mail merge for letters and labels, 100+ templates, a Brand Kit and QR codes. Also available from the Microsoft Store, and in Chrome or Edge on Mac and Chromebook. Built for churches, schools, libraries, nonprofits, small businesses and home users with Publisher files. PubStudio is an independent app, not made by or affiliated with Microsoft.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$10/month
Pricing Details:
Free plan, free forever: open, edit, print and save Microsoft Publisher .pub files and export PDF (with a small "Made with PubStudio" note), with no account. PubStudio Pro: $10/month or $99/year, with a 7-day free trial (no card, no account). Pro adds clean and print-shop PDFs, Word export, mail merge for letters and labels, 100+ templates, a Brand Kit and QR codes.
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Integrations
No integrations listed.
Company Information
PubStudio LLC
pubstudioapp.com
Videos and Screen Captures
PubStudio editor displaying a Harvest Fair event flyer template.
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
Windows
Chromebook
Training
Documentation
Support
Online
PubStudio Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does PubStudio work with?
PubStudio works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does PubStudio support in their product?
PubStudio supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does PubStudio offer?
PubStudio offers support via online.
Q: What type of training does PubStudio provide?
PubStudio provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: Does PubStudio offer a free trial?
Yes, PubStudio offers a free trial.
Q: How much does PubStudio cost?
Pricing for PubStudio starts at $10/month.
Q: What pricing for support is available for PubStudio?
PubStudio offers support included with purchase.
