Pay once for the upload you need converted. No subscription, no account. Every plan includes PDF and editable Word (DOCX) for every file, one ZIP with your folder structure, and results that stay downloadable for 7 days.
Plans
Free
$0
Previews of every page of every file
First 3 PDFs and 1 Word file per upload
No signup, no card
Starter
$9 one time
Up to 20 files in one upload
PDF and editable Word (DOCX)
One ZIP, folder structure kept
Results stay downloadable for 7 days
Most popular
Archive
$29 one time
Up to 500 files in one ZIP
PDF and editable Word (DOCX)
Folder structure kept
Results re-downloadable for 7 days
Organization
$99 one time
Up to 5000 files per upload
PDF and editable Word (DOCX)
Priority in the conversion queue
30-day pass code for several uploads
Download link stays 7 days
Receipt/invoice with company details (issued by Lemon Squeezy)
One-time payments, no subscription, nothing renews. The plan is applied to the upload you choose it for; Organization also gives you a 30-day pass code for more uploads. Payments and receipts are handled by Lemon Squeezy, our merchant of record, which also charges and remits sales tax and VAT. Not happy? See the refund policy: if the paid conversion doesn't work for you, write to us within 14 days and we refund you.
How to choose
Up to 20 files: Starter ($9). A folder of this year's flyers or a few certificates.
Up to 500 files: Archive ($29). The typical church, school or club archive. Marked "Most popular" because most archives we see are this size.
Up to 5000 files, or several uploads: Organization ($99). Your upload is converted first, you get a 30-day pass code so more uploads (for example one per year, or from several computers) are covered by the same payment, and Lemon Squeezy issues a receipt or invoice with your organization's details for the accounts.
After an upload, the page suggests the plan that matches your file count, for example "Your 212 files: Archive $29". You can pick a different plan if you prefer.
What's free
Uploading, converting and previewing every page of every file.
Downloading the first 3 PDFs and the first Word file of every upload.
Receipts, invoices and tax
Payments are processed by Lemon Squeezy, our merchant of record. Lemon Squeezy charges the applicable sales tax or VAT, emails a receipt immediately, and lets you add your company name, address and VAT number for an invoice. Prices on this page are before tax; the total is shown at checkout.
Refunds
If the paid conversion doesn't work for you, for example most files fail or come out unusable, email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and we refund the full amount. The free previews exist so this rarely happens. Full details in the refund policy.
Compared with subscription converters
Feature comparison of PubRescue, Zamzar and generic free converters
Feature
PubRescue
Zamzar
Generic free converters
Bulk upload (ZIP or folders)
Yes, up to 5000 files in one upload
Files are uploaded individually (a paid plan allows several at a time)
Varies, often one at a time
Keeps folder structure
Yes, one ZIP back with your folders
Not documented
Varies
Editable Word (DOCX)
Yes, re-typeset like Publisher does
PUB to DOC (older Word format) is offered
Varies
Pricing
One-time, from $9, no subscription
Subscription, from $12 per month
Varies
Free tier
Previews of all files; first 3 PDFs and 1 Word file per upload; 500 MB per upload
2 files per day, 3 MB per file
Varies
Zamzar figures are taken from zamzar.com and may change; check their site for current terms. "Generic free converters" vary too much to summarize. We only list what is factual.
Try it first
Upload your files, look at the previews, then decide.
Convert your .pub files
Drop .pub files, a folder or a ZIP here
PDF + editable Word · No signup · First 3 files free
Up to 500 MB and 5000 files per upload · Free uploads deleted after 24 h, paid after 7 days · Previews of every page are free
Word files (.docx) open in Word 2010 and newer, LibreOffice and Google Docs. Each page keeps the original look as a background image with the text in editable text boxes on top, so you can change the text and keep the design. Click a thumbnail to see every page.
Options
Frequently asked questions
Is this a subscription?
No. Every plan is a single payment for one upload (Organization also covers further uploads for 30 days through a pass code). Nothing renews and we don't store your card.
What if my upload has more files than the plan allows?
The plan unlocks the first N files of the upload in order; the rest stay locked. The page always suggests the plan that covers all your files, so this only happens if you choose a smaller plan on purpose.
Can I split a big archive into several uploads?
Yes. With Starter or Archive, each upload is paid separately. With Organization, the 30-day pass code unlocks every upload you make while it's valid, up to 5000 files each.
Do you offer invoices for schools, churches and companies?
Yes. Lemon Squeezy, our merchant of record, emails a receipt for every order and can generate an invoice with your organization's name, address and tax ID. Add those details at checkout or from the receipt email.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Credit and debit cards, and depending on your country PayPal and local methods offered by Lemon Squeezy at checkout.
How long can I download my results?
Paid uploads stay downloadable for 7 days after purchase, then they are deleted. Free uploads are deleted 24 hours after upload.
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