Image Converter PHP Script GPL

Description

Exploration

This web-based image transformation tool stands as a PHP manuscript adept at transmuting images across a myriad of formats into AI, APNG, AVIF, BMP, DDS, DIB, EPS, GIF, HDR, HEIC, HEIF, ICO, JP2, JPE, JPEG, PDF, PNG, PSD, RAW, SVG, TGA, TIFF, WBMP, and WEBP.

Outdated images undergo eradication from the server upon each novel upload after a predetermined span, a duration modifiable through the administrative interface.

Crucial Points:

The default compatibility of formats hinges entirely upon the provisions of your hosting server. Shared hosting constrains you to the offerings of your host, bereft of SSH access. In contrast, on VPS, absolute dominion over the server empowers you to install any imperative library, broadening the spectrum of supported formats.

For this particular script, my endorsement aligns with Ubuntu 22.04 or a more recent iteration. The documentation encompasses a segment elucidating the process of installing requisite libraries for a comprehensive 100% format support. It’s worth noting that the demonstration application operates on an Ubuntu 22.04 server.

While CentOS 7 frequently graces VPS hosting scenarios, its obsolescence and the absence of support for certain formats discourage its suitability. Implementing current packages on CentOS 7 often necessitates the utilization of Remi’s RPM repository, a course of action I advise against. Yet, for those well-versed, circumventing this limitation might involve installing the indispensable libraries for the unsupported formats.

Additionally, the script furnishes the flexibility to activate or deactivate any converter directly from the administrative interface. Consequently, should a particular format lack support, deactivating the corresponding converter stands as a viable solution.

Evolutionary Chronicle: Update # 2.0.0 (2024/01/15)

Marking another substantial advancement, this update introduces an array of novel features:

1. PHP transitions from version 8.0 to 8.1+, signifying a leap in functionality.
2. BootstrapCSS and JQuery have been forsaken, paving the way for a contemporary dashboard that streamlines application customization.
3. A novel organizational structure allocates a dedicated converter page to each image format, augmenting SEO effectiveness.
4. Empowering users with the ability to alter the converter page slug is among the notable enhancements.
5. The format repertoire expands with the inclusion of 15 new formats, elevating the total count to 24.
6. Dashboard modifications extend to changing the application logo, toggling a sidebar, integrating social share buttons, and featuring a converted image counter in the footer.
7. Uploader settings unveil customization options for maximum uploaded files, upload size, and the interval after which images undergo deletion from the server.
8. Downloaded images can now bear a user-defined prefix.
9. The dashboard encompasses a blog section, configurable to the user’s preference.
10. Provision for crafting custom pages has been introduced.
11. Navbar and footer can host links to internal and external pages, fostering a seamless navigation experience.
12. A sitemap generator facilitates efficient page indexing.
13. Performance optimization is achieved through caching calls to the database and application configuration files.

Numerous additional features populate the dashboard, granting users control over page content, meta tags, Google Analytics code, styles, ads, and more. Refer to the demonstration page for an exhaustive exploration of the available settings.