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How to Transfer a Publisher Business Card to Avery Card Design

Maira Mehtab Sep 22, 2026 870 views

Question details

The user wants to migrate a business card design created in Microsoft Publisher over to Avery Card Design for further editing or direct printing.

Product: Microsoft Publisher
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Migrating a completed business card design to a third-party printing platform.
Observed behavior: The user needs to convert and import their Publisher project into a supported format for Avery's software.

Before you start

Before transferring your file, ensure your business card design in Microsoft Publisher is finalized and check the Avery Design & Print platform for their currently supported image or PDF formats.

Solution 1Recommended

Export Publisher File and Import to Avery Card Design

Save your Publisher design in a universally accepted format (like PDF or an image file) to upload it seamlessly into the Avery printing system.

Avery Card Design is a third-party application that does not natively support Microsoft Publisher (.pub) files. To transfer your work, you must first export the design into a compatible format such as PDF, JPEG, or PNG.

Open your design

Launch Microsoft Publisher and open the business card file you wish to transfer.

Export the file

Click on 'File' > 'Save As' or 'Export'. Choose a universally supported format such as PDF, JPEG, or PNG from the dropdown menu and save it to your computer.

Open Avery Design & Print

Navigate to the Avery Design & Print online platform and enter your Avery product number to open the correct layout template.

Import into Avery

Click on 'Image' > 'Add Image' in the Avery editor to browse your computer and upload the PDF or image file you just exported from Publisher.

Verify Supported Formats: Because Avery Card Design is a third-party product, its supported file formats may update over time. If you encounter upload errors, confirm the latest supported formats by visiting Avery support at https://www.avery.com/contact.

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Design and Print Business Cards Easily with WPS Office

While Microsoft Publisher requires a paid subscription and uses proprietary formats, WPS Office provides a free, lightweight alternative. You can design stunning business cards using WPS Writer or Presentation, export them as high-quality PDFs, and print them on Avery templates seamlessly.

1. Create a new design: Open WPS Writer or WPS Presentation and create a new blank document.
2. Set custom dimensions: Navigate to the 'Page Layout' or 'Design' tab to set the custom dimensions for your standard business card.
3. Customize your card: Insert text boxes, shapes, and images to create your custom design.
4. Export as PDF: Go to 'Menu' > 'Export to PDF' to save your finalized design for easy importing into any printing software.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I open a Microsoft Publisher (.pub) file directly in Avery Card Design?

No, Avery Card Design does not natively support .pub files. You must first export your Microsoft Publisher design as a PDF, JPG, or PNG before importing it into the Avery platform.

What is the best file format to export my business card for printing?

PDF is generally the most recommended format for printing as it preserves high-quality text and vector graphics without losing resolution. High-resolution PNG or JPG files are also excellent alternatives for uploading to Avery templates.

How do I ensure my design matches the Avery label template perfectly?

When starting your project in Avery Design & Print, always enter the specific Avery product number found on your label packaging. This brings up the exact template dimensions, allowing you to perfectly align and scale your imported PDF or image.

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