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Convert .JPG and .TIFF to .PDF
Hello,
I have about 2,000 files that I have to convert to .PDF. They are currently .TIFF and .JPG. I know how to right click them and convert to PDF but then I have to click save and pick the folder, each time. For 2,000 + files that will take forever, does anyone know of a solution. I want to create all files as a PDF in one shot if possible.
Thank you
I have about 2,000 files that I have to convert to .PDF. They are currently .TIFF and .JPG. I know how to right click them and convert to PDF but then I have to click save and pick the folder, each time. For 2,000 + files that will take forever, does anyone know of a solution. I want to create all files as a PDF in one shot if possible.
Thank you
ASKER
Thank you, I actually need them to be separate as they are as a .jpg or .tiff. I found a program for the .jpg so I am all set with that (Free JPG to PDF Converter). I am now looking for help with the .tiff files.
This EE article shows how to do it:
Batch Conversion of PDF, TIFF, and Other Image Formats via Command Line Interface to PDF, PDF Searchable, and TIFF
You would use these two command lines:
batchconverter.com -Ic:\inputfolder\*.jpg -Od:\outputfolder\ -TPDF
batchconverter.com -Ic:\inputfolder\*.tiff -Od:\outputfolder\ -TPDF
The first line converts all of the JPG files to PDF. The second line converts all of the TIFF files to PDF. Of course, if the file type is TIF (not TIFF), then the line would be:
batchconverter.com -Ic:\inputfolder\*.tif -Od:\outputfolder\ -TPDF
As stated in the article, Nuance offers a free 30-day trial of the software you'll need (Power PDF Advanced), available for download here:
http://www.nuance.com/for-business/document-imaging-and-scanning/power-pdf-converter/index.htm#resources
If for some reason you're not happy with that solution, there are ways to do it with IrfanView and GraphicsMagick. Regards, Joe
Batch Conversion of PDF, TIFF, and Other Image Formats via Command Line Interface to PDF, PDF Searchable, and TIFF
You would use these two command lines:
batchconverter.com -Ic:\inputfolder\*.jpg -Od:\outputfolder\ -TPDF
batchconverter.com -Ic:\inputfolder\*.tiff -Od:\outputfolder\ -TPDF
The first line converts all of the JPG files to PDF. The second line converts all of the TIFF files to PDF. Of course, if the file type is TIF (not TIFF), then the line would be:
batchconverter.com -Ic:\inputfolder\*.tif -Od:\outputfolder\ -TPDF
As stated in the article, Nuance offers a free 30-day trial of the software you'll need (Power PDF Advanced), available for download here:
http://www.nuance.com/for-business/document-imaging-and-scanning/power-pdf-converter/index.htm#resources
If for some reason you're not happy with that solution, there are ways to do it with IrfanView and GraphicsMagick. Regards, Joe
ASKER
I don't see where it allows you to download without purchasing. I found a easy to use free program for .jpg just not .tiff yet.
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ASKER
This worked perfect! Thank you for this!!
Just for the record, which one did you use — Power PDF Advanced or IrfanView? Whichever one it was, I'm glad that it worked for you. You're very welcome! Regards, Joe
ASKER
I used the Trial version you sent from nuance, if I have more after the 30 days I will try the other one.
OK, good to know. Thanks!
http://fm-pdf.com/free-jpg-to-pdf.html
it is free and for windows