How to Install Imagick PHP Extension on Ubuntu 22.04

Hey there, fellow developers! Are you looking to enhance your PHP applications with powerful image-processing capabilities? Well, you're in luck because, in this guide, I'll be walking you through the process of installing the Imagick PHP extension on Ubuntu 22.04.

Imagick is a fantastic tool for manipulating images directly within your PHP code, and getting it up and running on your Ubuntu server is easier than you might think. So, let's dive in and get started!

So, let's see how to install the Imagick php extension on Ubuntu 22.04, how to enable the Imagick extension in PHP, and how to enable PHP extensions in Ubuntu 18.04/20.04/22.04.

Before we begin, let's make sure our package lists are up to date. Open up your terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt update

This will ensure that we're working with the latest information about available packages.

 

Next, we need to install some dependencies that Imagick relies on. Run the following command to install these packages:

Install Imagick PHP Extension for PHP 8.3

To install Imagick for PHP 8.3, execute the following commands:

sudo apt-get install php8.3-imagick -y

 

Install Imagick PHP Extension for PHP 8.2

To install Imagick for PHP 8.2, execute the following commands:

sudo apt-get install php8.2-imagick -y

 

Install Imagick PHP Extension for PHP 8.1

To install Imagick for PHP 8.1, execute the following commands:

sudo apt-get install php8.1-imagick -y

 

Install Imagick PHP Extension for PHP 8.0

To install Imagick for PHP 8.0, execute the following commands:

sudo apt-get install php8.0-imagick -y

 

Install Imagick PHP Extension for PHP 7.4

To install Imagick for PHP 7.4, execute the following commands:

sudo apt-get install php7.4-imagick -y

 

Install Imagick PHP Extension for PHP 7.3

To install Imagick for PHP 7.3, execute the following commands:

sudo apt-get install php7.3-imagick -y

 

Install Imagick PHP Extension for PHP 7.2

To install Imagick for PHP 7.2, execute the following commands:

sudo apt-get install php7.2-imagick -y

After installing the Imagick extension, it's crucial to restart the Apache server to apply the changes.

sudo service apache2 restart

 

To verify if the Imagick extension is installed, run the following command:

php -m | grep -i imagick

You can also create a PHP file with the following content:

<?php
phpinfo();
?>

 

And there you have it! You've successfully installed the Imagick PHP extension on Ubuntu 22.04. With Imagick up and running, you can now take advantage of its powerful image processing capabilities in your PHP applications.

 

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