HiBid cataloging, the fast way
Auctioneers who sell on HiBid usually build their catalog in Auction Flex or Auction Flex 360 and post it to HiBid from there. Auction Studio takes care of the slow part before that step: photos, titles, descriptions and lot numbers.
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How HiBid catalogs are usually made
A HiBid catalog is a list of lots, each with a lot number, title, description and photos. The lots are typically entered in Auction Flex or Auction Flex 360, photos are attached by lot number, and the catalog is published to HiBid. Typing every lot and renaming every photo by hand is where the hours go.
How Auction Studio speeds it up
- Choose the AuctionFlex 360 · HiBid template when you create an auction.
- Photograph each lot. Photos are named by lot number, like 142-5.jpg, ready to match in Auction Flex.
- AI writes the title (kept within 50 characters for this template) and the description from your photos.
- Tap condition tags such as New, Used or Broken, and add reserve or starting bid if you use them.
- Download the CSV and the photo ZIP, then import them into Auction Flex 360 and publish to HiBid as you normally do.
Built for HiBid auctioneers
Whether you run weekly consignment sales, estate auctions or equipment auctions on HiBid, the whole team can photograph lots at the same time on their own phones. Lots stay in order, and every device stays in sync.
Questions
What software does HiBid use for cataloging?
Most HiBid auctioneers catalog in Auction Flex or Auction Flex 360 and publish to HiBid from there. Auction Studio prepares the photos and catalog file you import into Auction Flex 360.
Can Auction Studio post directly to HiBid?
No. Auction Studio exports a CSV and photos made for the AuctionFlex 360 · HiBid format. You import them into Auction Flex 360 and publish to HiBid as usual.
How are photos named for HiBid?
By lot number and photo number, like 142-5.jpg, so they match their lots when imported. You can change the naming pattern if your setup is different.
Is Auction Studio part of HiBid?
No. Auction Studio is an independent tool. HiBid and Auction Flex are trademarks of their owners.
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