Microsoft Publisher will no longer be supported after October 2026
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- #File Conversion
- #Microsoft Publisher
- #End of Life
- Microsoft Publisher will reach end of life in October 2026, after which it will no longer be included in Microsoft 365 or supported.
- Users can continue using Publisher with current functionality until October 2026, but must convert existing files to other formats before that date to maintain access.
- Recommended alternatives for common Publisher tasks include Word and PowerPoint, with templates available at Microsoft Create.
- To prepare, users can convert Publisher files to PDF manually or automate the process using a provided PowerShell script, and then optionally convert PDFs to Word for editing.
- After October 2026, Microsoft 365 subscribers will not be able to install or use Publisher, while perpetual version users can still install but without support.