How to Convert Single-Page .tif Files into Multi-Page .pdf Using Python PIL

Learn how to effortlessly convert single-page `.tif` files into multi-page `.pdf` files using Python and the `PIL` library. Follow our detailed guide for a seamless experience!
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Transforming Single-Page .tif Files into Multi-Page PDFs with Python

Converting .tif files into structured, multi-page .pdf documents is a common task in data processing and digital archiving. Many users struggle to combine their single-page TIFF images into one cohesive multi-page PDF, especially when dealing with sequences of image files. In this guide, we will address how to achieve this using Python, and specifically, the Python Imaging Library (PIL).

The Challenge

The initial ask can be summarized as follows:

You have multiple single-page .tif files in a directory.

You want to convert them into multi-page PDFs based on their filenames.

For example, files named Drs_1_00192_1_ADS_000.tif and Drs_1_00192_1_ADS_001.tif should be combined into the multi-page PDF Drs_1_00192_1_ADS.pdf.

This can be daunting if you try to handle each file individually, but utilizing a structured approach can simplify the process significantly.

Solution Overview

Using Python with the glob and PIL libraries enables us to:

Identify files that belong together based on naming conventions.

Read the images.

Compile them into a single multi-page PDF document.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s how to set it up:

1. Set up your Python Environment

Make sure you have the necessary libraries installed. If you haven't already, you can install them using pip:

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2. Write the Code

Here’s a simple Python script that accomplishes the task:

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Explanation of the Code

File Identification: The script looks for files that end with _000.tif, indicating they are the start of multi-page documents.

Image Compilation: It appends subsequent pages (incrementing the index) to an image list until no more pages are found.

PDF Creation: Finally, it saves the compiled images into a single PDF file using PIL.

3. Running the Script

After ensuring all your .tif files are set up correctly in the working directory, run the script. You can adjust the path in the glob function to match the location of your TIFF files.

Conclusion

Now you have the tools necessary to convert collections of .tif files into multi-page .pdfs seamlessly! With a bit of Python scripting, this task not only becomes efficient but also straightforward.

Feel free to extend this approach according to your specific needs, by integrating additional processing or converting other file types using similar logic. Happy coding!

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