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Marci5599
Tin Contributor
Mar 09, 2025
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Publisher replacement ideas

Hey All,

Looks like Microsoft won't be supporting Publisher after Oct. I have many hundreds of pages documenting the restoration of our land that I created in Publisher. I know I'll need to convert them to another publishing app. I'm wondering what others in this situation are choosing to do especially since Publisher doesn't convert to Designer. My needs are for an easy to use app as Publisher was and not something complicated. Any thoughts or ideas would be most welcomed!

Marci

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  • Kidd_Ip's avatar
    Kidd_Ip
    Mar 12, 2025

    Below are the alternatives available:

     

    • Affinity Publisher:
      • A popular choice for its simplicity and affordability.
      • Offers a one-time purchase (no subscription) and is compatible with macOS, Windows, and iPad.
    • Scribus:
      • A free, open-source desktop publishing tool.
      • Great for creating professional layouts, though it might have a slight learning curve.
    • Canva:
      • Web-based and very intuitive.
      • Ideal for creating visually appealing designs, though it may lack advanced desktop publishing features.

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    PublishingGranny1
    Brass Contributor
    Apr 13, 2025

    I am not impressed to be losing Publisher. With a big tech company like Microsoft, why can't they combine the properties that Publisher has such as calendars, banners, posters, etc into Word? Why are they suggesting that we pay for another product and deleting Publisher from Microsoft 365? Is it being replaced by a newer up-to-date product that will be included in Microsoft 365? Or will seniors, ADHD folks, etc all going to have to learn new programs that are not as user friendly and creative as publisher? Yes, I am very upset!

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    Kidd_Ip
    MVP
    Mar 12, 2025

    Below are the alternatives available:

     

    • Affinity Publisher:
      • A popular choice for its simplicity and affordability.
      • Offers a one-time purchase (no subscription) and is compatible with macOS, Windows, and iPad.
    • Scribus:
      • A free, open-source desktop publishing tool.
      • Great for creating professional layouts, though it might have a slight learning curve.
    • Canva:
      • Web-based and very intuitive.
      • Ideal for creating visually appealing designs, though it may lack advanced desktop publishing features.
    • DianaReid2026's avatar
      DianaReid2026
      Tin Contributor
      Jun 20, 2026

      It is not a solution. I have been using Publisher for countless years and I create flyers and Sunday church programs for a global ministry. This is not good and not good at all.