What Is AI Cataloging?
AI cataloging turns raw item photos and a few details (measurements, provenance, reserve) into polished lot titles, descriptions, and properly named images. Instead of typing the same metadata hundreds of times, your team simply reviews AI-drafted copy and exports a ready-to-upload file.
Where AI cataloging outshines traditional cataloging efforts:
- Computer-vision & language models extract materials, maker marks, condition cues without the need for research and decreases the amount of training required for new employees.
- Style templates keep phrasing and formatting consistent across all listings.
- Bulk exports (CSV + image ZIP) line up perfectly with marketplace requirements
- Quicker reviews can be conducted with organized catalog data– allowing staff to accept, tweak, or reject any data before publishing lots.
Why Integrate AI Cataloging with Proxibid?
Proxibid’s AuctionBuilder + Bulk Loader flow accepts catalog CSVs and image ZIPs, so a clean export from AuctionWriter drops straight in—no double entry, no copy/paste. Sellers who upload complete, well-formatted data rank higher in search and convert more casual browsers into registered bidders.
Step-by-Step Workflow: Using AuctionWriter and Proxibid
- Batch-upload photos (drag-drop or mobile).
- Add any specifics AI can’t infer (serial numbers, weights).
- AI drafts titles & descriptions in seconds.
- Bulk-review lots—approve or quick-edit.
- Export “Proxibid” format (CSV + images ZIP).
- Open Proxibid Bulk Loader, choose your auction, map columns, attach the ZIP, and publish.
That’s it—no new platform to learn.
How AuctionWriter Improves the Proxibid Workflow
| Cataloging Stage | Without AI | With AuctionWriter |
|---|---|---|
| Image renaming & ordering | Manual file renaming (IMG_1234.jpg → 001_1.jpg) |
Auto-renames & bundles ZIP in lot order |
| Lot titles | Typed by staff; prone to inconsistency | AI generates keyword-rich titles |
| Descriptions | 2–5 min per lot | Seconds per lot; staff only spot-check |
| CSV build | Built in Excel; delimiter issues common | One-click, Proxibid-ready CSV |
| Upload errors | Formatting mis-matches trigger rejects | Just map fields to headings– AuctionWriter pre-formatted column data to import |
| Publish turnaround | Hours to days | Same-day catalogs |
Key Benefits for Auctioneers
With software like AuctionWriter’s AI cataloging tool, auctioneers can gain:
- Faster catalog prep— move from photo shoot to published listings in hours, not days.
- Higher search visibility— consistent keywords fuller descriptions boost search ranking of your listings.
- Lower error rate— exports match Proxibid’s Bulk Loader specs. No need to manually resize images or rename files.
- Scales with team size— photographers, catalogers, and admins can work in parallel.
- Future-proof— CSV/ZIP approach survives platform UI changes.
Example of Potential Time Savings
| Task | Manual Workflow | AuctionWriter Workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph 300 lots | 3 hrs shooting + 2 hrs renaming images | 3 hrs shooting (AI groups & renames automatically) |
| Write titles & descriptions | 8 hrs (one full workday) | 15 min AI generation |
| Build CSV import sheet | 1 hr copy-paste & formatting | Instant export |
| Total Time | ≈ 14 hrs | ≈ 3 hrs (-79 %) |
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