Publisher to MPEG Converter

Convert PUB to MPEG: What This Tutorial Covers

This page turns a Microsoft Publisher (.pub) document into an MPEG video. Because a .pub file is a print layout, not footage, the converter first rasterizes each page into a still image, then encodes those stills into an MPEG-2 video clip that simply displays the rendered page on screen. The result is a silent video — there is no audio track in a Publisher document to carry over. If your goal is an editable or printable copy of the document rather than a video, convert PUB to PDF instead; that is the format Microsoft itself recommends before Publisher's retirement.

How to Convert PUB to MPEG

1. Upload Your PUB File: Drag and drop your .pub file onto the page or click "+ Add Files". You can queue several Publisher files and convert them together.
2. Choose Merge Strategy and Image Duration: Use Merge images to combine all pages into one continuous video, or Video per image to get a separate clip per file. Set Image Duration (in seconds per frame) to control how long each rendered page stays on screen.
3. Set Background Color, Quality Preset, and Resolution: Pick a Background Color for any letterboxing, choose a Quality Preset, and set the Video resolution to Keep original, a Fixed resolution, or a Preset such as 1080p.
4. Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and download the MPEG file. No sign-up, no watermark.

Walk-through: Getting a Watchable Clip From a Document

The two settings that change the result most are Image Duration and Merge strategy, because they decide how long viewers see each page and whether you get one video or many.

• One page, want it to linger: set Image Duration to a longer value (for example 5–10 seconds per frame) so the page is readable on screen instead of flashing past.
• Multi-page brochure as a single slideshow: keep Merge images selected and pick a per-page duration that gives a viewer time to read each page.
• One clip per document in a batch: switch to Video per image so each uploaded .pub produces its own MPEG file.
• Page has wide margins or an odd aspect ratio: the empty area is filled with the Background Color you choose, so set it to white to match a print layout or black for a video feel.

In our testing, a single-page A4 Publisher flyer set to 5 seconds per frame at 1080p produced a roughly 5-second MPEG-2 clip — short, silent, and showing the rendered page as one held image.

Common Errors and How to Fix Them

• "The video has no sound" — This is expected. A .pub document carries no audio, so the output is a silent clip (the converter uses an image-to-video path that omits the audio track). If you need narration, add it afterward in a video editor.
• "Each page only appears for a split second" — Image Duration is set too low. Raise it to several seconds per frame so each page is readable.
• "Fonts or layout look slightly different" — The page is rasterized from how the file renders during conversion; uncommon embedded fonts can substitute. For a pixel-faithful, editable copy, use PUB to PDF instead.
• "My .pub won't upload" — Confirm the file is a genuine Publisher document and not a renamed file. Very large files are limited by upload time rather than processing.

When This Doesn't Work

Converting a document to video is genuinely the wrong move for most .pub files. If you want to read, print, or archive the document, MPEG is a poor container — it stores frames, not text or vectors. Steer to PUB to PDF for an editable, printable, universally viewable copy, or PUB to JPG for a flat image of each page. Reserve PUB to MPEG for the narrow case where you genuinely need a video asset, such as dropping a rendered flyer into a slideshow or digital-signage playlist. This matters now: Microsoft will end support for Publisher on October 1, 2026, and recommends exporting your files to another format before then — so converting your library to PDF is the safer long-term archive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my converted MPEG video silent?

Because a Microsoft Publisher document contains no audio. The converter rasterizes each page to an image and encodes those images into an MPEG-2 video, so there is nothing to put on an audio track. The output is a silent clip by design. Add a soundtrack later in a video editor if you need one.

What video and audio codecs does the MPEG output use?

For .mpeg output, xconvert encodes video with the MPEG-2 codec inside an MPEG program stream — the standard, widely compatible MPEG-1/2 video format. Since the source is a document with no sound, no audio track is written.

Should I convert PUB to MPEG or to PDF?

If you want to keep an editable, printable, or archival copy of the document, choose PUB to PDF — that is what Microsoft recommends before Publisher is retired in October 2026. Use PUB to MPEG only when you specifically need a video asset, such as a clip for a slideshow or signage loop.

How long does each page show in the video?

That is set by Image Duration, measured in seconds per frame. A higher value keeps each rendered page on screen longer so it is readable; a lower value moves through pages quickly. Set it before you convert.

Will the MPEG video look exactly like my Publisher layout?

It reproduces how each page renders at conversion time, captured as an image. Standard layouts and common fonts convert faithfully, but uncommon embedded fonts may substitute. For a pixel-faithful, text-preserving copy, PUB to PDF is the better choice.

Is the conversion private?

Yes. Your file is uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after a few hours. There is no sign-up, no watermark, and your files are never shared or made public.