- Compatible XF Versions
- 1.3 , 1.4 , 1.5
- Visible Branding
- No
Description:
The Convert Image add-on will convert hot linked images in messages to attachments. Hot linked images are those images that have been inserted using the Image icon in the editor toolbar.
Features:
Must have ImageMagick PECL Extension installed on your server. Check if you can select this:
Admin Control Panel -> Options -> Attachments -> Default Image Processor -> ImageMagick PECL Extension
If you're not able to select ImageMagick PECL Extension, contact your web host and ask them to install it.
XenForo Control Panel Requirements:
This add-on requires a restricted Maximum Attachment Image Dimensions setting. You cannot use 0 or blank as an option. I suggest using 1600 x 1600.
Admin CP -> Home -> Options -> Attachments
Options page:
Installation:
Q: Some hot linked image are not converted, why is this?
A: If a hot linked image is either too small or too large, or the dimensions are not able to be read, those images are not converted and will require manual conversion.
Q: Why isn't GD supported?
A: GD does a terrible job of creating large images.
Q: Can files in the /tmp/ directory be deleted?
A: Yes.
Q: Are attachments reused, meaning if the same attachment is located in several posts does each one use up disk space?
A: Each attachment is saved separately, however this is not a problem these days as disk space is so inexpensive.
Q: I'm getting a server error when trying to convert an animated gif.
A: Increase the PHP max_execution_time. you need at least 90 seconds.
The Convert Image add-on will convert hot linked images in messages to attachments. Hot linked images are those images that have been inserted using the Image icon in the editor toolbar.
Features:
- Linked images are immediately converted after message is saved.
- Images resizing is done with ImageMagick for best quality.
- Images resized to maximum width and height settings in Admin Control Panel.
- Setting for inserting full-size or thumbnail attachments.
- Setting for temporary image path.
- Setting for optional log file.
- Links surrounding attachments automatically removed.
Must have ImageMagick PECL Extension installed on your server. Check if you can select this:
Admin Control Panel -> Options -> Attachments -> Default Image Processor -> ImageMagick PECL Extension
If you're not able to select ImageMagick PECL Extension, contact your web host and ask them to install it.
XenForo Control Panel Requirements:
This add-on requires a restricted Maximum Attachment Image Dimensions setting. You cannot use 0 or blank as an option. I suggest using 1600 x 1600.
Admin CP -> Home -> Options -> Attachments
Options page:
Installation:
- Download convertimage_v5.6.zip and unzip it.
- Upload the Andy folder to your server. The correct location will be library/Andy.
- From your Admin Control Panel, go to the "Install Add-on" page.
- Upload the addon-ConvertImage_v5.6.xml file.
- Click the Install Add-on button.
Q: Some hot linked image are not converted, why is this?
A: If a hot linked image is either too small or too large, or the dimensions are not able to be read, those images are not converted and will require manual conversion.
Q: Why isn't GD supported?
A: GD does a terrible job of creating large images.
Q: Can files in the /tmp/ directory be deleted?
A: Yes.
Q: Are attachments reused, meaning if the same attachment is located in several posts does each one use up disk space?
A: Each attachment is saved separately, however this is not a problem these days as disk space is so inexpensive.
Q: I'm getting a server error when trying to convert an animated gif.
A: Increase the PHP max_execution_time. you need at least 90 seconds.
