Microsoft Publisher alternatives

Microsoft recommends Word and PowerPoint (plus templates from Microsoft Create) for most things people used Publisher for (Microsoft support). Your choice depends on what you make:

• Newsletters and bulletins: Word templates or PowerPoint (both in Microsoft 365).
• Free desktop option: LibreOffice Draw — also opens many existing .pub files.
• Online design tools: template-based web editors work well for flyers and social posts.

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• How to open .pub files without Microsoft Publisher (2026)
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