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What is a PAGES file? A PAGES file is a document created by Apple Pages, a word processor and page layout program for macOS and iOS. It saves a document, such as a report, poster, resume, newsletter, book, certificate, or brochure that was created from a blank page or built from a template. PAGES documents typically contain text and page formatting information, but may also include images, tables, graphs, and charts.

More Information PAGES file open in Apple Pages 10.1 Apple Pages is a word processor similar to Microsoft Word , and is included in the iWork office suite, along with Numbers and Keynote , that is bundled with macOS. You can use Pages to compose various types of documents and save them as PAGES files or convert them to another format. You most likely will only encounter a PAGES file if you use an Apple device, such as a MacBook or iPad, and save documents with the Pages application. However, you may also encounter a PAGES file if you do not use an Apple device. For example, a co-worker or friend who uses Pages on a Mac may share a letter saved as a PAGES file with you. How to create a PAGES file Pages saves documents as PAGES files by default, much like Word saves documents as DOCX files by default. To create a PAGES file with Pages on a Mac, select File → New... , choose a template or a blank document, then select File → Save... .

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What is a PAGES file?

A PAGES file is a document created by Apple Pages, a word processor and page layout program for macOS and iOS. It saves a document, such as a report, poster, resume, newsletter, book, certificate, or brochure that was created from a blank page or built from a template. PAGES documents typically contain text and page formatting information, but may also include images, tables, graphs, and charts.

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PAGES file open in Apple Pages 10.1

Apple Pages is a word processor similar to Microsoft Word , and is included in the iWork office suite, along with Numbers and Keynote , that is bundled with macOS. You can use Pages to compose various types of documents and save them as PAGES files or convert them to another format.

You most likely will only encounter a PAGES file if you use an Apple device, such as a MacBook or iPad, and save documents with the Pages application. However, you may also encounter a PAGES file if you do not use an Apple device. For example, a co-worker or friend who uses Pages on a Mac may share a letter saved as a PAGES file with you.

How to create a PAGES file

Pages saves documents as PAGES files by default, much like Word saves documents as DOCX files by default. To create a PAGES file with Pages on a Mac, select File → New... , choose a template or a blank document, then select File → Save... .

How to open a PAGES file

You can open a PAGES file with Apple Pages on a Mac or iOS device. This is the best option since Pages provides native viewing and editing capabilities.

If you do not have access to Pages, you can upload PAGES files to your iCloud online account and view and edit the document in the iCloud version of Pages. Here, you can view and edit the document, and download a copy of the document as a PAGES, PDF, DOCX, or EPUB file.

Since PAGES files are stored in .ZIP format, you may also manually view a PAGES file's contents by extracting them with a Zip-decompression utility. This is especially helpful for Windows users who cannot install Pages and need to view the contents of a PAGES document. Contents that can be extracted from a PAGES file include a .JPG file and an optional PDF file that provide a preview for the document.

To manually view the contents of a PAGES file, follow these instructions:

How to convert a PAGES file

Apple Pages can convert PAGES files to several different formats. In the macOS version, select File → Export To , then choose one of the following formats:

In the iCloud version, select the ... button, select Download a Copy... , and export your file as a .PDF , .DOCX , or .EPUB file.

You can also convert PAGES files to PDF files with Apple Preview by selecting File → Export as PDF... .

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Updated: February 14, 2023

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What is a PAGES file?↓
A PAGES file is a document created by Apple Pages, a word processor and page layout program for macOS and iOS. It saves a document, such as a report, poster, resume, newsletter, book, certificate, or brochure that was created from a blank page or built from a template. PAGES documents typically contain text and page formatting information, but may also include images, tables, graphs, and charts.
How do I open a .pages file?↓
You can open a PAGES file with Apple Pages on a Mac or iOS device. This is the best option since Pages provides native viewing and editing capabilities.
How do I convert a .pages file?↓
Apple Pages can convert PAGES files to several different formats. In the macOS version, select File → Export To, then choose one of the following formats:

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