Convert PUB to CAR

Understanding PUB and CAR file formats

PUB files are created by Microsoft Publisher, a desktop publishing application used for designing brochures, flyers, newsletters, and other print materials. These files contain formatted text, images, and layout information specific to Publisher.

CAR files, on the other hand, are less common and can refer to different formats depending on the software. The most recognized CAR file type is associated with CAR Archive files used by CAR Explorer or CAR File Viewer, which are typically used for storing data collections, such as chemical information or other structured data. CAR is not a standard publishing or graphics format.

Can you convert PUB to CAR?

Direct conversion from PUB to CAR is generally not supported by mainstream software, as these formats serve very different purposes. PUB is for desktop publishing, while CAR is for data archiving or specialized applications. If you need to extract content from a PUB file and use it in a CAR-compatible application, you will likely need to export the content from Publisher into a more universal format (such as PDF, TXT, or image files), then import or manually add the data into your CAR application.

Recommended conversion workflow

1. Open your PUB file in Microsoft Publisher.
2. Export the content to a more common format:
   • For text: File → Save As → Plain Text (*.txt)
   • For images: Right-click images and choose Save as Picture
   • For layout: File → Export → Create PDF/XPS Document
3. Open your CAR-compatible application (such as CAR Explorer).
4. Import the exported files or manually add the content to your CAR archive as required by the software.

Best software for the process

• Microsoft Publisher – for opening and exporting PUB files.
• CAR Explorer or CAR File Viewer – for working with CAR files.
• Universal file converters (like Zamzar or CloudConvert) – may help convert PUB to PDF or TXT, but not directly to CAR.

Summary

There is no direct converter for PUB to CAR due to the different nature of these formats. The best approach is to export your PUB content to a universal format and then import or recreate the data in your CAR application.