How to convert a pdf to jpeg using ImageMagick and php

Question

I'm having a hard time converting a pdf file to jpg using the php Imagick Library on a wordpress based web site.

I have done some reading and I think I need to install Ghostscript to achieve my goal. Is that the case or I can do it without Ghostscript.

My code looks like that:

$img = new Imagick();
$img->setResolution(200,350);
$img->readImageFile($link.'[0]');
$img->setImageFormat('jpeg');
$img->destroy();
$img->clear();

I can successfully run the above code without the setImageFormat. setImageFormat produces an error. All other commands run successfully though.

Any ideas??

Thanks

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 04 '13 at 12:55

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You'll need to install GhostScript. PDF is handled by the GhostScript interpreter.

answered Feb 04 '13 at 12:55

Thanks I'm already doing so. I will vote your answer once everything works. – ion Feb 04 '13 at 13:12
Apparently the hosting provider cannot install Ghostscript for security reasons since it uses shell_exec() and exec() and since it is on a shared hosting plan and safe_mode is on. So I guess I'm looking for an alternative solution. Any help?? – ion Feb 05 '13 at 10:27
Not very helpful I know but I suggest changing hosts. – Bonzo Feb 05 '13 at 18:22
I mainly know commercial alternatives, but even there being able to use exec or shell_exec is a necessity I'm afraid... – David van Driessche Feb 05 '13 at 23:27

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