Convert PUB to PM6

Understanding PUB and PM6 file formats

PUB files are created by Microsoft Publisher, a desktop publishing application used for designing brochures, newsletters, and other print materials. PM6 files are associated with Adobe PageMaker 6, an older desktop publishing program widely used before Adobe InDesign became the industry standard. Both formats are proprietary and not natively compatible with each other.

Why convert PUB to PM6?

Converting PUB to PM6 is necessary when you need to edit or use Microsoft Publisher documents in Adobe PageMaker 6. This is common in legacy publishing workflows or when collaborating with users who rely on older software.

Conversion challenges

Direct conversion from PUB to PM6 is not straightforward because both formats are proprietary and there is no direct import/export support between Microsoft Publisher and Adobe PageMaker. You may lose some formatting or features during conversion.

Best method to convert PUB to PM6

The most reliable way to convert a PUB file to PM6 is to use an intermediate format that both programs can handle, such as PDF or RTF. Here’s a step-by-step process:

1. Open your PUB file in Microsoft Publisher.
2. Export the document to PDF by selecting File → Export → Create PDF/XPS Document.
3. Open Adobe PageMaker 6.
4. Import the PDF into PageMaker using File → Place. Alternatively, you can use a PDF to RTF converter and then import the RTF file into PageMaker for further editing.

Note: Some formatting may need manual adjustment after import.

Recommended software and converters

• Microsoft Publisher (for exporting PUB to PDF or RTF)
• Adobe PageMaker 6 (for importing PDF or RTF)
• Adobe Acrobat (for converting PDF to other formats if needed)
• Online PDF to RTF converters (such as Zamzar or Online2PDF)

There are no direct PUB to PM6 converters, so using these tools in combination is the best approach.

Summary

While direct PUB to PM6 conversion is not possible, exporting your PUB file to PDF or RTF and then importing it into PageMaker 6 is the most effective workflow. Manual adjustments may be required to preserve formatting.