Free PDF to Video Converter
pick the pages, keep the credits
Upload a PDF, pick the pages, and get a narrated video. Free to convert and watch, no credit card.
Upload your PDF
Click or drag it here. Nothing is uploaded until you generate.
- •Text-based PDF, Word, Markdown or TXT, up to 50 MB.
- •Headings help: each section becomes a scene.
- •Scanned pages work, but clean text gives better narration.
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DistilBook converts a PDF into a narrated video free: 10 credits on signup with no credit card, and a slide costs 10 credits, so the first slide of your video generates free and the rest unlocks on a paid plan. The page-range picker still matters on the free tier, because free accounts upload PDFs of up to 10 pages and you choose which part of a long document the video covers. One requirement specific to PDFs: the file must have a real text layer, so a scanned image-only PDF needs OCR first or there is nothing to read.
You start free: signing up gives you 10 credits with no credit card, a slide costs 10 credits, so the first slide of your video generates free and you can watch it in full; the rest unlocks on a paid plan. DistilBook accepts PDF, Word, images, plain text, a web article link, or a written prompt, and you approve the AI narration script before anything renders. Paid plans start at $20 per month for 230 credits, roughly 23 slides, which removes the watermark and unlocks MP4 export at up to 1440p. Narration is available in 20 languages, and the free pdf to video converter output can carry your own logo and brand colors. Whiteboard and motion videos can be made in 16:9 landscape or in 9:16 vertical for Shorts, Reels and TikTok. Since April 2026, more than 1,400 people have made over 2,800 videos with DistilBook, most of them from PDFs.
Last updated : timings, limits and prices on this page were checked against the live product.
What do the videos look like?
Untouched DistilBook output. Press play on any of them.
How does it work?
Check your PDF has selectable text
Try highlighting a sentence in your reader. If you cannot, it is a scan and needs OCR before uploading, otherwise the conversion has nothing to work from.
Upload and choose the page range
Free accounts upload up to 10 pages, so pick the section of a long report that matters. The first slide of that video generates free.
Approve the narration
Read it before rendering. Nothing is generated, and no credits are spent on audio or scenes, until you approve.
Watch the result
Plays in full in the browser. The watermark-free MP4 is the paid step.
What do you get in every video?
| Video styles | 19 styles: hand-drawn whiteboard plus motion graphics |
|---|---|
| Narration | AI voices in 20 languages, reviewed and editable before generation |
| First result | First narrated slide plays in about 6 minutes |
| Branding | Your logo, colors, and company text on every slide |
| Editing | Edit narration, slide images, titles, and reveals before rendering |
| Export | MP4 at 720p, 1080p, or 1440p, plus a shareable web link |
| Inputs | PDF, Word, images, plain text, web articles, or a written prompt |
What does it cost?
The first slide generates free with 10 signup credits. Paid plans are priced per slide, so a video costs a predictable amount.
| Plan | Price | Credits | What that makes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 30 credits for 7 days | First 3 slides generated | Card checked, nothing charged |
| Basic | $20 / month | 230 credits / month | About 23 slides, 45 minutes of video | MP4 download, no watermark |
| Pro | $50 / month | 650 credits / month | About 65 slides | 1080p export, longer videos |
| Max | $100 / month | 1,340 credits / month | About 134 slides | 1440p export, priority queue |
One slide costs 10 credits. Yearly plans are 30% cheaper. Full details on the pricing page.
Who is this for?
Students
Turn a chapter or a paper into something you can watch, without a subscription.
Anyone evaluating tools
Convert your own real document rather than judging by a vendor's demo file.
Small teams
Test whether generated video fits the workflow before it goes in a budget.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PDF to video converter free?
Signing up grants 10 credits with no credit card. A slide costs 10 credits, so the first slide of your video generates free: you see the full narration, hear it, and watch that slide in full. The remaining slides unlock when you subscribe. Removing the watermark and downloading the MP4 starts at $20 per month for 230 credits.
Can I convert a whole 40 page PDF for free?
No. Free accounts upload PDFs of up to 10 pages, and the 10 free credits generate the first slide of the video. Use the page-range picker to select the section that matters, then subscribe to unlock the remaining slides.
Does it work on a scanned PDF?
Not directly. A scan is images with no text layer, so there is nothing to read. Run OCR first, then upload. This trips people up more than any other limit on this page.
How many slides will my PDF become?
Roughly one slide per major section, so a 12 page guide is commonly 6 to 8 slides. On the free tier the first of those slides generates free and the rest unlock when you subscribe.
Is the free output watermarked?
Yes, and it plays in full so you can judge the narration and visuals. Clean MP4 export starts at $20 per month.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. The 10 credits are granted on signup with no payment details asked for.
Guides and comparisons
How does DistilBook compare?
Deciding between tools? These honest comparisons cover pricing, visual styles, and who should pick which.
Common questions are answered on the answers page, and step by step guides live in the docs.
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