{"id":221,"date":"2026-08-11T06:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T06:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recastia.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-pdf-to-mp4\/221\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T08:09:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T08:09:26","slug":"how-to-convert-pdf-to-mp4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recastia.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-pdf-to-mp4\/221\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert PDF to MP4 in 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You have a PDF packed with valuable content, but static pages do not hold attention the way video does. If you want to convert PDF to MP4 so people actually watch and share your message, the process is faster than you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide shows you how to convert PDF to MP4 using Recastia, an AI-powered tool that writes the script, adds voiceover, and exports a real MP4 file you can use anywhere. We also cover two manual alternatives and explain what each free plan includes. Full disclosure: Recastia is our own product, so we know the workflow inside out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Convert PDF to MP4?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PDFs are reliable for storing and sharing documents, but they are not built for engagement. Most people skim or skip long documents entirely. Video fixes that: it is easier to consume, more likely to be shared on social media, and works on phones, in emails, and on websites without any downloads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The numbers back this up. Wyzowl reports that 91% of businesses now use video as a marketing tool, and 82% of marketers say video gives them a good return on investment. Converting a document into video simply extends those benefits to content you already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making a video by hand means writing a script, recording narration, and editing footage \u2014 hours of work. A PDF-to-MP4 tool like Recastia handles the script, narration, and visuals for you, so the same job takes minutes. For marketers, educators, and small business owners, that time saving adds up quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Need Before You Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You only need two things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. 1. A PDF file.<\/strong> Reports, slide decks, lesson packs, and brochures all work. The free plan accepts up to 200 pages per upload, so most documents fit comfortably.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. 2. A free Recastia account.<\/strong> Sign up on recastia.com<\/a> and you can start creating right away.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    No editing software, microphone, or design skills are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Convert PDF to MP4 with Recastia (Step by Step)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The steps below follow the exact flow we verified in Recastia’s dashboard using a free test account. The workflow has six steps and takes only a few minutes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. 1. Choose PDF to Video<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. 2. Upload Your PDF<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. 3. Pick a Generation Mode<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. 4. Customize Script and Pages<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. 5. Configure Video Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. 6. Download Your MP4<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Step 1: Choose PDF to Video<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Log in to your Recastia dashboard. Under “Choose What to Create from Your PDF,” you will see six output types: Online Flipbook, PDF to Video, Slide Presentation, Landing Page, 3D Exhibition, and AI Chatbot. Click the PDF to Video<\/strong> card. The card reads: “Create video with visuals, animations, and narration.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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      Step 2: Upload Your PDF<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Click or drag your file onto the upload page. Recastia accepts PDFs and images up to 100MB and 200 pages per file. This is the core of how any tool of this kind works: the AI reads your document and builds the video around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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      Step 3: Pick a Generation Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      After upload, a dialog asks you to select a video generation mode:<\/p>\n\n\n\n