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This paper deals with the reduction of Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) by using Multi-pulse AC to DC Conversion technique. The three-phase multi-pulse AC to DC conversion system have a phase-shifting transformer and a three-phase source. Every such type of converter provides a 6-pulse AC to DC conversion system, that’s why in order to produce more sets of 6-pulse systems, a uniform phase-shift is required and hence with proper phase-shifting angle, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 and higher pulse systems have been produced. The performance improvement of multi-pulse converter is achieved for total harmonics distortion (THD) in supply current, DC voltage ripples and form factor. This paper presents the discussion of multi-pulse improved power quality ac-dc converter (IPQC) configuration, comparative factors and selection of specific.