When PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, HEIC, BMP, AVIF, GIF and other images exist simultaneously in a folder, converting them one by one to TIFF is very inefficient. This article takes HeSoft Doc Batch Tool as an example to explain how to select "Convert Images to TIFF" in the image tool, batch import the images to be processed, verify the file list, set the save location, and start processing. By comparing the effects before and after processing, users can clearly understand the file naming and format changes after batch conversion.
Many office workers encounter a problem when organizing image materials: a folder contains a fair number of images, but their formats vary. Some are HEIC files exported from phones, some are WEBP or AVIF downloaded from web pages, some are PNG, JPG, or JPEG generated from designs or screenshots, and there are also BMP and GIF files from historical archives. Different formats may have varying compatibility, preview effects, and upload requirements across different systems. If the work requires submitting them uniformly in TIFF format, manually converting them one by one is not only time-consuming but may also affect delivery due to missing a file.
This tutorial focuses on "batch conversion of multi-format images to TIFF," using screenshots to illustrate how to use " HeSoft Doc Batch Tool " to complete the conversion. It is an office software tool, focusing not on single-image editing, but on repetitive office tasks such as batch file processing, batch conversion, and batch organization. This article will clarify aspects including applicable scenarios, before-and-after processing effects, specific operating steps, and notes, allowing users to follow the instructions directly after reading.
Applicable Scenarios: Office Tasks Requiring Uniform .tiff Image Suffixes
Batch conversion to TIFF fits various scenarios. The first type is data archiving, such as project photos, scanned certificates, on-site images, and report screenshots, which need to be stored in archive directories in a uniform format. The second type is uploading to business systems; some systems have explicit requirements for image formats, accepting only TIFF or recommending the use of TIFF. The third type is cross-departmental collaboration, where source images come from different personnel and devices, resulting in messy formats that are difficult to manage uniformly before conversion. The fourth type involves delivery for design, printing, and image processing, which requires files to maintain relatively high quality and use more common professional image formats.
In these scenarios, what truly consumes time is often not the conversion itself, but repeatedly opening files, selecting Save As, choosing the format, typing the file name, saving, and then processing the next image. The advantage of batch processing software lies in combining these repetitive steps into a single task. Users only need to confirm the file list before starting, after which the software processes continuously, achieving efficiency far exceeding manual operation.
Effect Preview: Diverse Image Formats Before Conversion
From the pre-processing screenshot, it can be seen that the same folder contains 7 image files with the extensions .avif, .bmp, .webp, .png, .jpeg, .heic, and .gif. This means this batch of files is not from a single source and is not suitable for direct submission as uniformly formatted materials. If the recipient has to open each one for confirmation, communication costs increase; if certain formats cannot be previewed on the target device, additional conversion is required.
This kind of folder is very typical in actual office work: file names might already be arranged in order, but their formats are inconsistent. The ideal approach here is to retain the original numbering or naming relationships while uniformly converting the suffixes to .tiff. This way, the original organizational logic is not disrupted, while meeting the format uniformity requirement.
Effect Preview: All Output as TIFF After Conversion
The post-processing screenshot shows the conversion result: the original 1.avif, 2.bmp, 3.webp, 4.png, 5.jpeg, 6.heic, 7.gif have been correspondingly generated into 1.tiff, 2.tiff, 3.tiff, 4.tiff, 5.tiff, 6.tiff, 7.tiff. The main body of the file names remains consistent, while the extension changes to .tiff, which is very convenient for verifying the conversion results.
For batch delivery, this result offers two obvious advantages. First, the output files are arranged by their original sequence numbers, allowing direct comparison against the source files during checking. Second, all files carry the .tiff suffix, making subsequent packaging, upload, submission for review, or archive management more standardized. For users handling a large number of images, the batch output result can significantly reduce repeated confirmation time.
Step 1: Locate the Image Conversion Feature in the Software
After opening " HeSoft Doc Batch Tool ", first observe the left navigation bar. In the screenshot, the left side includes categories such as Home, Task Flow, All Tools, File Name, Folder Name, File Organization, Word Tools, Excel Tools, PowerPoint Tools, PDF Tools, Text Tools, Image Tools, Video Tools, Audio Tools, More Tools, etc. Since the current objective is to convert image formats, select "Image Tools".
After entering Image Tools, the main area displays several image-related function cards. The user needs to find "12. Convert Images to TIFF". In the screenshot, this card is located on the right side and is highlighted with a light blue background, accompanied by a red arrow and an explanatory bubble indicating this is the entry point for "batch conversion of image files to TIFF format".
The expected result of this step is entering the correct function page. If users mistakenly select "Convert Images to JPG", "Convert Images to PNG", or "Convert Images to TIF", the output format will be inconsistent with the target. Therefore, before clicking, users should confirm that the function name contains "TIFF". Especially when "Convert Images to TIF" and "Convert Images to TIFF" coexist on the same page, the choice should be based on the final delivery requirements.
Step 2: Import Images to Convert and Verify the List
After entering the "Convert Images to TIFF" page, you can see buttons like "Add Files", "Import Files from Folder", "Clear", "More" in the upper right area of the interface. If the images to be converted are scattered in different locations, use "Add Files"; if they are already gathered in one folder, it is more recommended to use "Import Files from Folder", which allows importing multiple files at once, reducing repetitive selections.
The screenshot shows 7 files already imported. The list fields include sequence number, name, path, extension, creation time, modification time, and action. The imported files include 1.avif, 2.bmp, 3.webp, 4.png, 5.jpeg, 6.heic, 7.gif, with the path shown under the D:\test directory. The bottom of the list displays a record count of 7, indicating the current task will process 7 images.
Verifying the list is a critical step before batch processing. It is recommended to check three key points: first, whether the record count is correct (e.g., should be 7 in this example); second, whether the extensions belong to the image formats to be converted this time; third, whether the path originates from the correct directory, to avoid mistakenly adding images from other projects into the task. The action column on the right side of the list provides a delete entry. If a record is found unsuitable for processing, it can be removed before continuing. After confirming everything is correct, click the "Next" button at the bottom.
Step 3: Choose the Output Location to Avoid Confusing Source Files with Results
From the page's process bar, it can be seen that batch conversion is divided into three stages: "Select records to process", "Set save location", and "Start processing". After importing the files and clicking next, you enter the save location setting. The save location determines which directory the converted TIFF files will be output to.
For easier management, it's recommended not to randomly scatter the results into multiple folders. A more reliable approach is to create a dedicated output folder next to the source files, such as "TIFF Results", "Images to TIFF Output", or a folder named by date. This way, after conversion is complete, you can directly enter that folder to check all .tiff files, preventing them from mixing with the original .avif, .bmp, .webp, .png, .jpeg, .heic, .gif files.
When setting the save location, consideration should also be given to the issue of file overwriting. If a .tiff file with the same name already exists in the output directory, it should first be confirmed whether the old result needs to be preserved. Planning the directory well before batch processing can avoid the difficulty of determining which file is newly generated after conversion.
Step 4: Start Processing and Check Conversion Results
After confirming the save location, you enter the start processing phase. At this point, the software will execute the image conversion in batches according to the task list, outputting the imported multi-format images as TIFF. Processing time relates to the number of images, file size, and computer performance. For a small batch of images, it's usually completed quickly; for a large number of high-resolution images, it's recommended to wait until the task is finished before performing other file movement operations.
After processing is complete, open the output directory to verify the results. The verification method can refer to the post-processing screenshot in this article: check if the number of files matches the source file count—in this example, there are 7 source files, so the results should also be 7; check if the main body of the file names corresponds, e.g., 1 corresponds to 1.tiff, 2 corresponds to 2.tiff; check if all extensions are .tiff; if necessary, randomly open a few images to confirm the content is normal.
Through this round of checks, it can be ensured that the batch conversion results are usable for subsequent archiving or submission. If the counts don't match, go back to the pending list or source folder to confirm whether some files were not imported, the format is unsupported, or the output location was selected incorrectly.
Common Questions and Notes
1. Can images with different extensions be imported simultaneously? From the screenshot, the task list simultaneously contains extensions like avif, bmp, webp, png, jpeg, heic, gif, indicating this feature is suitable for scenarios requiring unified conversion of multi-format images to TIFF. It's still recommended to test with a few files first during actual operation to confirm they meet your delivery requirements before processing a large batch.
2. Can both JPG and JPEG be used as source images? JPG and JPEG are both common image suffixes, often used interchangeably in many office scenarios. The screenshot shows .jpeg, and the function's goal is outputting TIFF. If your files are .jpg, they can be imported into the Convert Images to TIFF function using the same approach, subject to the software's recognition results.
3. Why keep the source files? Batch conversion is a format unification process, but the source files may still hold reference value. Especially original mobile phone photos, web materials, or design files might need to be converted to other formats later. Therefore, it's recommended to output to a new folder rather than deleting the source files and only keeping the conversion results.
4. Will the file names change? Judging from the pre- and post-processing screenshots, the main body of the file names maintains the numbering relationship, with the primary change being the extension becoming .tiff. For batch archiving, this method makes it easy to compare source and output files. However, if duplicate names exist in the source directory, it's still advisable to organize the file names before conversion.
5. What preparations are needed before batch processing? It's recommended to first move the images for conversion into the same folder, delete irrelevant files, confirm the naming conventions, and then import them into the software. The clearer the preparation work, the less prone the batch process is to errors.
Summary: Leave Format Organization to Batch Processing Tools
The key to batch converting multi-format images to TIFF is not mastering complex image editing techniques, but selecting a batch processing workflow suitable for office scenarios. When using " HeSoft Doc Batch Tool ", users simply need to enter Image Tools, choose "Convert Images to TIFF", import source images, verify the pending list, set the save location, and start processing to uniformly convert PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, HEIC, BMP, AVIF, GIF, and other images to .tiff.
If your work frequently involves organizing image attachments, creating archival materials, or submitting files in a uniform format, it's recommended to switch such conversion tasks from manual 'Save As' to batch processing. This not only reduces repetitive labor but also makes the conversion results more standardized and easier to check, especially suitable for teams and individuals who need to handle a large number of office files over the long term.