Metallized polymer films were prepared from polyacrylonitrile or poly(vinyl alcohol) silver chelate solution by heat treatment. These metallized film exhibited low surface resistivity around 10(0) OMEGA/cm2. The surface of these conductive films was proved to be metallized using X-ray analysis. The metal adhered on the film was believed to be responsible for the improvement of electrical conductivity. The effects of types and concentrations of silver salt, types and volume of solvent, and drying time on the conductivity of metallized films were investigated.