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How to open .PUB files on Linux

To open .PUB files on Linux, open the .pub file from your file manager with open with..

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Open the .PUB file from your file manager with Open With.
  2. Choose an installed Linux app that supports this format.

Recommended software

  • Microsoft 365
  • LibreOffice
  • Google Docs (web)

Alternative methods

  • Open .PUB in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
  • Try opening .PUB on Linux with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
  • Convert .PUB only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.

Common issues

.PUB file does not open

This usually means the required app is missing or the .PUB file is incomplete.

  1. Install or update a compatible application.
  2. Verify the file came from a trusted source and was fully downloaded.
  3. Try opening the file in an alternative app on another platform.

Security note

Only open .PUB files from trusted senders.

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