PUB to PS Converter

PUB is the native file format for Microsoft Publisher, a desktop publishing application included in some editions of Microsoft Office. It's primarily a document format but can contain various types of embedded images.

PUB files can include text, vector graphics, raster images, and layout information for creating publications such as newsletters, brochures, flyers, and other documents that combine text and graphics.

While not primarily an image format, PUB files serve as containers that can hold multiple images with positioning and layout information, making them relevant for desktop publishing workflows.

PUB files are primarily opened with Microsoft Publisher, which provides full editing capabilities for all aspects of the publication.

For those without Publisher, Microsoft offers a free Publisher Viewer application for viewing (but not editing) PUB files.

Some third-party conversion services and software like Able2Extract and LibreOffice can import PUB files with varying degrees of fidelity, though complex layouts may not convert perfectly.

When working with images in PUB files, it's important to note that the format stores embedded copies of the images, which can be extracted if needed using Microsoft Publisher or specialized conversion tools.

For optimal quality when creating PUB files, use high-resolution images appropriate for the intended output method (print or digital), as the final quality will depend on the resolution of these embedded images.

When sharing PUB files for commercial printing, it's often better to export to PDF format, which has broader compatibility with professional printing workflows and preserves image quality.

PS (PostScript) is a page description language developed by Adobe that describes the appearance of text, graphics, and images on a printed page. It was revolutionary in desktop publishing and printing industries.

Unlike EPS, which is a single graphic, PS files can contain multiple pages and are primarily used for printing documents rather than for embedding graphics into other documents.

PostScript files contain programming instructions that describe precisely how text and graphics should appear on a page, enabling consistent reproduction across different printers and devices.

PS files can be viewed and printed using software like Adobe Acrobat Distiller, Ghostscript with GSview, or PostScript viewers.

For macOS users, Preview can open many PostScript files, rendering them for on-screen viewing.

Some professional printing software packages also support direct import and processing of PostScript files.

To convert PS files to more widely supported formats like PDF, use our online converter that maintains all text, graphics, and layout elements from the original PostScript file.

Converting PS to PDF is the most common conversion path, as PDF preserves all PostScript elements while adding features like compression and web compatibility.

For image-based outputs like PNG or JPG, our converter will rasterize the PostScript content at your specified resolution.