By Sara Heritage
Publication Date: 2026-10-13 19:18:00
Summary
- Microsoft Publisher retired: Microsoft 365 support ended Oct 1, 2026; perpetual support ended Oct 13, 2026.
- Recover .pub files: export to PDF/Word from old installs, or use offline PUB viewers or vetted converters.
- Archive as PDF and migrate layouts to Word, PowerPoint, Affinity or Adobe InDesign to avoid lock-in.
After a remarkable 35-year run, Microsoft Publisher has officially retired. Microsoft’s planned phase-out schedule reaches end of support in October 2026; removal for Microsoft 365 apps began rolling out on or shortly after October 1, 2026. Today, 13th October 2026, perpetual license versions (like Office LTSC 2021) are finally…
