How To Install ImageMagick on Linux Mint 21

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install ImageMagick on Linux Mint 21. ImageMagick: a name that resonates with power and versatility in the realm of digital image manipulation. This robust software suite, capable of reading, converting, and writing images in a multitude of formats, is a must-have tool for anyone dealing with digital images on a regular basis. From simple tasks like resizing, cropping, and format conversion, to more complex operations such as color adjustments, applying effects, and even drawing on images, ImageMagick is a one-stop solution for all your image manipulation needs.

This article assumes you have at least basic knowledge of Linux, know how to use the shell, and most importantly, you host your site on your own VPS. The installation is quite simple and assumes you are running in the root account, if not you may need to add ‘sudo‘ to the commands to get root privileges. I will show you the step-by-step installation of ImageMagick on a Linux Mint 21.2 (Victoria).

Prerequisites

• A server running one of the following operating systems: Linux Mint 21.
• It’s recommended that you use a fresh OS install to prevent any potential issues.
• While we’ll guide you through the process, a basic understanding of the command line will be beneficial. If you’re new to the CLI, you might want to acquaint yourself with some fundamental commands.
• An active internet connection.
• Administrative privileges are essential for installing and configuring software on your system. Ensure that you have superuser or sudo access.

Install ImageMagick on Linux Mint 21

Step 1. Before we begin the installation of any new software, it’s always a good practice to ensure that your system is up-to-date. This not only ensures that you have the latest security patches and bug fixes but also helps prevent potential conflicts with outdated packages. To update your system packages, open your terminal and type the following command:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2.Installing ImageMagick on Linux Mint 21.

Now that your system is up-to-date, we can proceed with the installation of ImageMagick. The first step is to clone the ImageMagick git repository. Git is a version control system that allows you to download the latest version of software directly from its repository. If you don’t have git installed on your system, you can install it using the following command:

sudo apt install git

Once git is installed, you can clone the ImageMagick repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick.git

This command will create a new directory named ‘ImageMagick’ in your current location and download the ImageMagick source code into this directory.

After cloning the repository, navigate to the newly created ‘ImageMagick’ directory using the cd command:

cd ImageMagick

Before we can install ImageMagick, we need to configure the installation. This process checks your system for the necessary dependencies and prepares the software for installation. To configure the ImageMagick installation, run the following command in your terminal:

./configure

Once the configuration is complete, the next step is to build the ImageMagick source code. This process compiles the source code into executable binaries that can be run on your system. To build the source code, use the make command:

make

After the source code has been successfully built, we can proceed with the installation of ImageMagick. To install the software, use the make install command:

sudo make install

Once install ImageMagick, we need to configure the dynamic linker run-time bindings. This process ensures that the system can find the installed libraries when running ImageMagick. To configure the bindings, use the ldconfig command:

sudo ldconfig /usr/local/lib

Now that ImageMagick is installed, it’s a good idea to validate the installation to ensure that everything is working as expected. To do this, we can use the magick -version command:

magick -version

Step 3. Basic Usage of ImageMagick.

Now that ImageMagick is installed, let’s explore some basic commands to get you started with image manipulation.

• Display an Image: To display an image, use the display command followed by the image file name:

display image.jpg

• Convert Image Formats: ImageMagick can convert images between various formats. To convert an image from one format to another, use the convert command:

convert image.jpg image.png

• Crop an Image: ImageMagick can also crop images. To crop an image, use the convert command with the crop option:

convert -crop 100x100+0+0 image.jpg cropped_image.jpg

Congratulations! You have successfully installed ImageMagick. Thanks for using this tutorial to install the latest version of ImageMagick on the Linux Mint system. For additional help or useful information, we recommend you check the official ImageMagick website.