The Python Script Creator for Batch Processing Version 1.0 is a prototype of what can be done with just one of the ArcGIS Geoprocessing commands using Python Scripts.  The example script converts multiple image files (.tif, or .img) to multiple GRIDS.  The original idea was based on the need to batch process many of the functions in ArcGIS.  However, Model Builder currently lacks batch geoprocessing, and coding in Python can be a significant hurdle for some.  We tested a prototype Python Script in ArcGIS 9.1 with Python 2.1 installed, and it continues to work.  So feel free to pass it along.  With a bit more coding, there are hundreds of others that could be added or similar pages could be developed.

The Python Script Creator for Batch Processing Version 1.0 has been updated for use with ArcGIS 9.2.

The Python Tool to Batch Convert PDF Files uses the convert function in ImageMagick to batch convert the first page of multiple PDF documents to a JPEG or PNG file. This tool is useful for creating thumbnails of multiple PDF files. This tool requires the installation of the free software package ImageMagick, available for download here (ImageMagick is not an FTSC or NPS product).

The creator of Python has provided a Python Tutorial.