Convert PUB to PM7

Understanding PUB and PM7 file formats

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

PM7 files are associated with Adobe PageMaker 7, a legacy desktop publishing program. PM7 files store page layouts, graphics, and text, and are used for professional print publications. PageMaker has been discontinued, but its files are still used in some publishing workflows.

How to convert PUB to PM7

Direct conversion from PUB to PM7 is not natively supported, as these formats are proprietary and belong to different software ecosystems. However, you can use a two-step process to achieve this conversion:

1. Export PUB to a compatible format: Open your PUB file in Microsoft Publisher and export it to a format that Adobe PageMaker can import, such as PDF or RTF.
2. Import into PageMaker: Open Adobe PageMaker 7 and import the exported file (PDF or RTF) to recreate your publication layout.

Recommended software for conversion

• Microsoft Publisher – Use File → Export → Create PDF/XPS Document to export your PUB file as a PDF.
• Adobe PageMaker 7 – Use File → Place to import the PDF or RTF file into your PageMaker project.

For best results, review and adjust the layout after importing, as formatting may not transfer perfectly between the two programs.

Alternative solutions

If you do not have access to Microsoft Publisher or Adobe PageMaker, consider using online file converters to convert PUB to PDF, then use a PDF editor to extract content for use in other publishing software.