How To Convert A PDF To An Image In Laravel 10

Here is how to convert a PDF to an image in Laravel

1. Install the PHP Imagick extension. This extension provides the functionality to convert PDF files to images.
2. Create a new Laravel project.
3. Create a new controller and add the following code:

PHP

use Imagick;

class ConvertPdfToImageController
{
    public function index(Request $request)
    {
        $pdfFile = $request->file('pdf_file');
        $imagePath = 'storage/app/images/' . uniqid() . '.jpg';

        $imagick = new Imagick();
        $imagick->setResolution(300, 300);
        $imagick->readImage($pdfFile->getRealPath());
        $imagick->setImageFormat('jpg');
        $imagick->writeImage($imagePath);

        return response()->download($imagePath);
    }
}

4. Create a new route that points to the controller method.
5. Test the route by uploading a PDF file to your Laravel application.

Here is a breakdown of the code:

• The Imagick class is used to convert the PDF file to an image.
• The setResolution() method is used to set the resolution of the image.
• The readImage() method is used to read the PDF file into the Imagick object.
• The setImageFormat() method is used to set the image format.
• The writeImage() method is used to write the image to a file.
• The response()->download() method is used to download the image file to the client.

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