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: 30 credits on signup with no credit card, and a slide costs 10 credits, so that is a complete 3 slide video. The page-range picker matters most on the free tier, because you choose which part of a long document to convert rather than spending credits on pages you do not need. 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 30 credits with no credit card, a slide costs 10 credits, so that is a complete 3 slide narrated video you can watch end to end. 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 $15 per month for 170 credits, roughly 17 slides, which removes the watermark and unlocks MP4 export at up to 1440p. Narration is available in 20 or more languages, and the free pdf to video converter output can carry your own logo and brand colors.
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
This is the free-tier lever. A 40 page report can become a focused 3 slide video of just the section that matters.
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 | Whiteboard hand-drawn plus 14 motion-graphics style presets |
|---|---|
| Narration | AI voices in 20+ languages, reviewed and editable before generation |
| First result | First narrated slide plays in about 3 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?
Generating and previewing is free. Paid plans are priced per slide, so a video costs a predictable amount.
| Plan | Price | Credits | What that makes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 30 credits on signup | 3 narrated slides, watermarked preview | No credit card |
| Basic | $15 / month | 170 credits / month | About 17 slides, 30 to 35 minutes of video | MP4 download, no watermark |
| Pro | $35 / month | 450 credits / month | About 45 slides | 1080p export, longer videos |
| Max | $75 / month | 1,000 credits / month | About 100 slides | 1440p export, priority queue |
One slide costs 10 credits. Yearly plans are about 50% 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 30 credits with no credit card. A slide costs 10 credits, so that is a complete 3 slide narrated video, around 1.5 minutes, that you can watch in full. Removing the watermark and downloading the MP4 starts at $15 per month for 170 credits.
Can I convert a whole 40 page PDF for free?
No, and you would not want to. 30 credits is 3 slides. The page-range picker exists so you convert the section that matters and get a complete short video rather than spreading credits thin.
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 you pick a 3 slide range.
Is the free output watermarked?
Yes, and it plays in full so you can judge the narration and visuals. Clean MP4 export starts at $15 per month.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. The 30 credits are granted on signup with no payment details asked for.
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