How to Configure ImageMagick for PHP Installation
Looking to unlock the full potential of ImageMagick for image processing needs? This guide will check if ImageMagick for PHP is installed on the hosting account and show how to easily configure the MagickWand extension for PHP. With a few simple ImageMagick commands, you can manipulate images like a pro and take your web applications to the next level.
- Checking ImageMagick Installation on Your Account
- Configuring the MagickWand Extension for PHP
- Summary
Checking ImageMagick for PHP Installation on Your Account
ImageMagick is installed on all of our hosting servers in the
/usr/bin/convert
You can check versions with the following command:
convert -version
Configuring the MagickWand Extension for PHP
The ImageMagick/MagickWand extension for PHP is also available on all servers. To invoke it, verify you have the following variable set in your php.ini:
extension_dir = '/usr/lib64/php/modules'
Then, add the following line to your php.ini:
extension=magickwand.so
For further information on configuring ImageMagick for PHP in your account with the php.ini file, please see PHP Config.
Summary
Now that you’ve learned how to check if ImageMagick for PHP is installed and how to configure the MagickWand extension for PHP, you’re well on your way to enhancing your image-processing skills! With just a few lines of ImageMagick command, you are on your way to making the manipulation of images like a pro.
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You may also refer to our Knowledge Base articles to help answer common questions and guide you through various setup, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.