PubKeep picks up where Microsoft Publisher signs off
Microsoft discontinued support for Publisher versions, with perpetual licenses losing updates and technical support as of October 13, while subscription versions were removed from Microsoft 365 on October 1. LibreOffice Draw and PubKeep have emerged as alternatives for users with legacy Publisher files. PubKeep, created by Saint Systems, offers a one-time $99 purchase as a subscription-free alternative, running on Windows, macOS, and as a web version, while LibreOffice Draw uses the libmspub library to import and convert Publisher files to OpenDocument Format.
Key points
- Microsoft ends support for Publisher; existing installations lose security updates
- LibreOffice Draw and PubKeep offer alternatives for Publisher users
- PubKeep: $99 one-time purchase for Windows and macOS; PubKeep Web available
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