What is OTH?

OTH (OpenDocument HTML Template) combines OpenDocument features with HTML compatibility for creating web-ready documents and online forms in LibreOffice.

What is PUB?

Microsoft Publisher (PUB) is a desktop publishing format used for creating professional layouts, newsletters, flyers, and marketing materials.

When Should You Use OTH vs PUB?

OTH vs PUB: Key Differences

• •OTH uses lossless compression while PUB uses lossy compression — this is the fundamental technical difference between the two formats.
• •Converting from OTH to PUB changes compression type: lossy source becomes smaller but with some quality tradeoff.
• •Transparency: N/A — converting from OTH will merge transparency into a solid background
• •File sizes: OTH files typically range 10KB to 500KB for typical templates and PUB files 500KB to 50MB with images.
• •Use case fit: OTH targets web document templates, html-based forms, online publishing and PUB targets desktop publishing, flyers, newsletters — your choice depends on which workflow stage you are serving.

Advantages of OTH

• ✓OTH applies lossless compression specifically calibrated for Web document templates, HTML-based forms, online publishing.
• ✓OTH enjoys broad native support across operating systems, browsers, and creative tools alike.
• ✓OTH guarantees every bit of the original data survives — no approximations, no shortcuts.
• ✓You will find OTH support built into virtually every tool that handles Web document templates, HTML-based forms, online publishing — no plugins or converters needed.

Advantages of PUB

• ✓PUB uses lossy compression tailored for Desktop publishing, flyers, newsletters.
• ✓PUB is supported natively on virtually every device, browser, and operating system.
• ✓PUB files are compact and quick to transfer, even over slow connections.
• ✓PUB integrates seamlessly with all major creative tools and workflows.

Common Use Cases for OTH to PUB Conversion

• Policy and procedure manuals
• Grant applications
• Case studies and whitepapers
• Professional reports and proposals
• Academic papers and theses
• Business contracts and agreements

Industry Applications

Best Practices for OTH to PUB Conversion

• →When converting OTH to PUB, check that tables, images, and embedded fonts transfer correctly — complex layouts may shift between formats
• →Use PUB as your final distribution format if it offers better compatibility, or keep OTH as an editable master
• →For OTH to PUB conversions, verify that tracked changes and comments are preserved if needed
• →Embed fonts to ensure consistent rendering across devices and platforms
• →Always keep a backup of your original files before converting
• →Choose the appropriate quality settings for your specific use case

Troubleshooting OTH to PUB Conversion

• !Page breaks moved after converting OTH to PUB → margin and spacing settings differ between document formats
• !Tables in the converted PUB are misaligned → complex merged cells and nested tables are handled differently by each format
• !Headers and footers missing from PUB → verify that the converter supports header/footer extraction for your source format
• !Special characters appear as gibberish in PUB → the source file may use a different character encoding than expected

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