A power converter, includes: a first line to which a first voltage is applied; a second line to which a second voltage lower than the first voltage is applied; a third line to which a third voltage lower than the second voltage is applied; a first bridge circuit that is provided between the first line and the second line, the first bridge circuit including a plurality of first switching elements; a second bridge circuit that is provided between the second line and the third line, the second bridge circuit including a plurality of second switching elements; and a voltage output circuit configured to generate a predetermined direct current (DC) voltage based on operations of the first and second bridge circuits.