=== ImageMagick Engine ===
Contributors: orangelab
Tags: image images picture imagemagick gd
Requires at least: 2.9
Tested up to: 3.0.1
Stable tag: 1.0

Improve the quality of re-sized images by replacing standard GD library with ImageMagick.

== Description ==

Dramatically improve the quality of re-sized images by making WordPress use ImageMagick instead of standard GD image library.

Features

* Preserve embedded color profile in re-sized image
* Allow regeneration of existing images (optionally for selected image sizes only)
* Configure image quality or use dynamically computed default value.

Requires either ImageMagick binary or Imagick PHP module.

== Installation ==

0. Install either ImageMagick or the Imagick PHP module (see FAQ for more information).
1. Download and extract plugin files to a folder in your wp-content/plugin directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin interface.
3. Configure ImageMagick settings and enable it on plugin settings page.
4. Regenerate existing images to take advantage of the new features.

If you have any questions or problems please make a comment here: http://wp.orangelab.se/imagemagick-engine/

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What difference does it make? =

ImageMagick can result in huge improvements in the quality of re-sized images.

Take a look at the supplied screenshot, or try it yourself. More examples will be available on the plugin website (http://wp.orangelab.se/imagemagick-engine/).

Note that the new images tend to be slightly larger than those of the standard GD library, especially if you specify a very high image quality (95+).

= How do I know if I have ImageMagick installed? =

If you have the PHP module installed the plugin will find it. You can check yourself using the phpinfo() function. We also automatically check a common location for the ImageMagick executable.

If you have shell access to a Linux/UNIX server you can use "which convert" to look for the ImageMagick executable.

= How do I install ImageMagick? =

You'll need full access to your server and a bit of technical know-how. If you do not have access you'll have to ask the server administrator.

Don't do it yourself unless you know what you are doing.

Most Linux distributions have a package for "ImageMagick". Some have a package for "php5-imagick". It is also possible to install the PHP module using the PEAR.

You can also find binary releases  at http://www.imagemagick.org including Windows installer.

== Screenshots ==

1. Example image: ImageMagick vs GD
2. Administration interface