PDF (Portable Document Format) is a file format developed by Adobe to present documents independently of application software, hardware, and operating systems. It preserves the exact layout, fonts, and formatting of any document.
Microsoft Publisher (PUB) is a desktop publishing format used for creating professional layouts, newsletters, flyers, and marketing materials.
Reach for PDF when your priority is professional documents, reports, forms — its uncompromising quality ensures every detail is preserved.
Reach for PUB when your priority is desktop publishing, flyers, newsletters — its efficient compression makes sharing fast and storage minimal.
Learn more about PDF and PUB formats in our detailed guide.
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PDF (PDF documents) - Adobe's portable document format preserving exact layout. Best for professional documents, reports, forms.
PUB (Publisher PUB) - Microsoft Publisher, desktop publishing format. Ideal for desktop publishing, flyers, newsletters.
Yes, GoConvertFile offers free conversion of PDF to PUB for files up to 100MB. No registration required.
Most PDF to PUB conversions complete within seconds for standard-sized files. Larger files may take longer depending on the conversion complexity.
PUB is ideal for desktop publishing, flyers, newsletters. Microsoft Publisher, desktop publishing format
Yes, converting PDF to PUB uses lossy compression, which reduces file size by discarding some visual data. Set quality to 85-95% for a good balance of quality and file size.
PUB files are typically 50-80% smaller than PDF files because PUB uses efficient lossy compression. The exact reduction depends on quality settings.
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