PubRef Pro alternatives

About PubRef Pro

With Microsoft retiring Microsoft Publisher in October 2026, PubRef Pro is the complete 100% offline Windows 10/11 desktop replacement. Open and edit existing .pub files directly in 0.3 seconds (text, fonts, images, tables, frames) or batch-convert entire folders of .pub archives into print-ready PDFs in one click.

One-time purchase · Productivity

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   Freelance Business Toolkit

   30+ editable templates & 6 ready to use google sheet Tracker

   Most Freelancers waste 10+ hours a week on boring admin tasks. Invoicing, chasing Clients, Tracking expenses and income.

   Free2 upvotesProductivity
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   ConvertAny

   Free online file conversion and app icon generation

   ConvertAny helps people convert documents, images, audio, video, and ebooks between common formats online. Upload a file, choose an output format, and download the result without installing desktop software.

   Free2 upvotesProductivity
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   NOS Workspace

   Paste HTML, edit text on the page, and share a stable link

   We make NOS Workspace, a workspace for existing HTML and ordinary documents. Paste or upload an HTML brief, then click the visible text to change a date. Saved updates keep the same share URL.

   Freemium2 upvotesProductivity
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   FormWiz

   Verified listing

   Turn PDFs and Word docs into reusable fillable forms

   FormWiz helps families and businesses complete repetitive PDFs and Word documents without retyping the same information every time.

   Free3 upvotesProductivity
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   DielineKit

   Generate custom packaging dielines and 3D folding models

   DielineKit is a web-based packaging CAD tool that generates custom box dielines in seconds. Combining parametric geometry with live 3D fold simulation, it eliminates structural print mistakes without enterprise desktop…

   Free2 upvotesDesign Tools
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   SWD Image Compressor

   Compress images privately, right in your browser

   SWD Image Compressor is a free, privacy-first tool for optimizing images directly in your browser. Compress JPEG, PNG, WebP and AVIF files without uploading them to a server.

   Free3 upvotesDeveloper Tools
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   SideKik CRM

   Find Leads - turn them into paid work. Get your admin sorted

   SideKik is a simple CRM for small businesses that helps you manage enquiries, customers, follow-ups, quotes, invoices and daily tasks in one easy dashboard.

   Free2 upvotesProductivity
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   Fresh Thread

   See what’s happening in long Codex sessions and start fresh

   FreshThread is a Windows companion for developers who spend hours in Codex. It reads local session data to surface compactions, context load, task activity, and session pressure in real time.

   Free2 upvotesProductivity
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   FileOnTap

   Free in-browser file converter, no uploads or watermarks

   FileOnTap is a free file converter that runs entirely in your browser — no uploads, no watermarks, no account needed. Your files never leave your device.

   Free4 upvotesImage
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    CellPointer

    Never lose your place in large Excel sheets.

    CellPointer is a Windows tool for people who work with large Microsoft Excel worksheets. It follows the active cell with row and column guides, making it easier to see exactly where you are in a large table.

    Free3 upvotesData

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