Since PagePlus X9 is no longer updated, many users have transitioned to Affinity Publisher Compatibility: While Publisher is the successor, it does natively open PagePlus ( Workaround:
| | Details | |------------|-------------| | Use PagePlus X9 in trial mode | If the installer still works, you might get limited functionality, but it will eventually lock. | | Switch to Affinity Publisher | Made by the same original team (now Serif/Affinity under Canva). One‑time payment, modern, similar workflow. | | Use Scribus | Free, open‑source desktop publishing (less polished but very capable). | | Use Canva (online) | Free & paid plans – much simpler, but less advanced DTP features. | | Check for older version keys | Some PagePlus versions (e.g., X7, X8) had offline activation that still works if you have the key. | Pageplus X9 Product Key