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How to install ImageMagick PHP extension on DirectAdmin custombuild in Centos 7

Last updated on Feb 22,2020 |

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Warning: CentOS 7 reached its end-of-life (EOL) on June 30, 2024. This means it no longer receives security updates or support from the developers. It is strongly recommended to upgrade to a supported operating system version, such as CentOS Stream 9 or an alternative Linux distribution, to maintain security and stability.

Introduction

ImageMagick is a versatile software suite for image manipulation and conversion, widely used in web development to dynamically create, edit, or convert bitmap images. Integrating ImageMagick with PHP allows server-side applications to manipulate images programmatically, making it essential for hosting providers and web servers offering dynamic image content. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to install the ImageMagick PHP extension on servers running DirectAdmin’s CustomBuild system in CentOS 7.

Prerequisites

A server running CentOS 7 with DirectAdmin installed.
CustomBuild tool configured within DirectAdmin.
Root or sudo access to execute installation commands.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Navigate to the CustomBuild Directory

The first step involves accessing the CustomBuild directory to begin the installation process. Use the following command:

cd /usr/local/directadmin/custombuild

Step 2: Update CustomBuild

Updating CustomBuild ensures the latest settings and installation scripts are available. Execute the command:

./build update

Step 3: Enable ImageMagick Extension in CustomBuild

Next, configure CustomBuild to include the imagick PHP extension by setting it to “yes”:

./build set imagick yes

Step 4: Install ImageMagick

With the imagick setting enabled, proceed to install ImageMagick itself by running:

./build imagick

Step 5: Rebuild PHP to Apply Changes

To complete the integration of ImageMagick with PHP, rebuild PHP so that the changes take effect. Run the following command:

./build php n

This command ensures that the ImageMagick extension is successfully loaded and accessible to PHP applications.

Conclusion

By following these steps, the ImageMagick PHP extension has been successfully installed on a DirectAdmin server with CentOS 7, enabling dynamic image processing for PHP-based applications. Testing the installation by running a PHP script to verify ImageMagick functionality is recommended for confirmation.

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Article posted on 22 February 2020