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PublishMedia
What it is
PublishMedia is a browser-based workspace for opening, editing, and creating Publisher-style documents, with print-ready PDF export. It accepts Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, PDF, PNG, JPG, and WebP files as starting points. Editing tools include text boxes, pictures, shapes, tables, grouping, cropping, page numbers, headers, and footers. Templates cover print projects such as flyers, menus, newsletters, programs, and certificates. The free Starter plan lets users view unlimited Publisher and Office files, but does not include editing or export; its imports and converted copies are deleted after seven days. Paid plans include PDF, PNG, and print-grade export without a watermark. The maker warns that complex Publisher layouts can shift, and an Import Report flags changed fonts, images, or layout for review. Uploaded Publisher source files are encrypted in transit and deleted within two days of processing. Paid-plan files remain while the account is active. Monthly is $9.99 a month; All-Access is $99 a year and includes full editing, templates, and commercial use.
For and against
For
- Accepts Publisher and several common file formats.
- Includes editing tools for text, images, and tables.
- Templates cover flyers, menus, and newsletters.
- Paid plans export PDF, PNG, and print-grade files.
- All-Access includes commercial use.
Against
- Free Starter does not allow editing or export.
- Free-plan imports and copies are deleted after seven days.
- Complex Publisher layouts can shift during conversion.
- Full editing requires a paid plan.
The verdict
PublishMedia offers a browser editor and print-focused exports, with a free tier limited to viewing. Review converted layouts, especially complex Publisher files, before relying on the output.
Who it suits
PublishMedia is aimed at former Publisher users and organizations such as churches, nonprofits, funeral homes, schools, PTAs, and small businesses. It may suit users who need to edit or prepare print projects in a browser.
Plans and prices
Free Starter
Open and view unlimited Publisher and Office files · files stored for 7 days · editing and export unavailable
Read 30 Sep 2026 · publishmediasoftware.com
Monthly
Same features as All-Access · unlimited conversions, projects and storage (fair use) · PDF, PNG and print-grade export
Read 30 Sep 2026 · publishmediasoftware.com
All-Access
Full editing · every template · unlimited conversions, projects and storage (fair use) · PDF, PNG and print-grade export
Read 30 Sep 2026 · publishmediasoftware.com
On the record
- Conversion caveat
- The maker says complex Publisher layouts can shift and its Import Report flags changed fonts, images or layout for review.publishmediasoftware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Data retention
- Free-plan imports and converted copies are deleted after seven days; paid-plan files are stored while the account remains active.publishmediasoftware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Editing tools
- The editor includes text boxes, pictures, shapes, tables, grouping, cropping, page numbers, headers and footers.publishmediasoftware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Export
- The pricing page says plans include clean PDF download, while paid plans also include PDF, PNG and print-grade export without a watermark.publishmediasoftware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- File formats
- It accepts Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, PDF, PNG, JPG and WebP files as editable starting points.publishmediasoftware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The privacy policy names Stripe for payments and an email relay for transactional mail; it does not identify other integrations there.publishmediasoftware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Payments and subprocessors
- Stripe handles billing and the maker says it uses an email relay for transactional mail; conversions run on its own servers.publishmediasoftware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy and file handling
- Uploaded Publisher source files are encrypted in transit, not shared or used for public templates, and automatically deleted within two days of processing.publishmediasoftware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Product
- PublishMedia is a browser-based workspace for opening, editing and creating Publisher-style documents and exporting print-ready PDFs.publishmediasoftware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- Users can contact support by email, and the support page says organization customers receive priority support.publishmediasoftware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Templates
- The site offers templates for print projects including flyers, menus, newsletters, programs and certificates.publishmediasoftware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Who it serves
- The maker describes the product for former Publisher users and for churches, nonprofits, funeral homes, schools, PTAs and small businesses.publishmediasoftware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
