A method of producing pyromellitic dianhydride. The method includes a step of heating a crude pyromellitic acid in the absence of acetic anhydride to convert a part of pyromellitic acid to pyromellitic anhydride, and a subsequent step of heating the resultant mixture in the presence of acetic anhydride to complete the anhydrization of pyromellitic acid. The pyromellitic dianhydride by the method contains little pyromellitic monoanhydride and other monoanhydrides derived from impurities and is less discolored. The pyromellitic dianhydride has particle properties not causing plugging, etc. during its transportation, storage and use.