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As Microsoft kills off Publisher, LibreOffice steps in with free support for your PUB files
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Key Points:
- Microsoft has removed Publisher from its Office 365 subscription, prompting concerns among users about accessing and editing PUB files.
- LibreOffice has reverse-engineered the PUB file format, creating the libmspub library to enable free reading and conversion of PUB files.
- Users can convert PUB files to the OpenDocument Format (ODF), which preserves editable layouts and avoids vendor lock-in associated with proprietary formats.
- LibreOffice criticizes Microsoft's suggested conversions to PDF or DOCX, highlighting the limitations of these formats for editing and the risk of remaining tied to proprietary ecosystems.
- This move by LibreOffice offers a sustainable open-source alternative for Microsoft Publisher users, ensuring long-term accessibility and editability of their documents.
