Question 1

How to resize an image with Laravel Glide?

Accepted Answer

Use the modify method with parameters like 'w' for width or 'h' for height. For example, GlideImage::create('image.jpg')->modify(['w' => 500])->save('resized.jpg'). Refer to Glide's API documentation for all available options.

Question 2

Laravel Glide vs Intervention Image: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Laravel Glide is tightly integrated with Laravel and uses Glide for processing, ideal for Laravel-native workflows. Intervention Image is a standalone library with more direct control and broader framework support, better for projects not tied to Laravel.

Question 3

Can I generate images dynamically without saving files?

Accepted Answer

No, the current version of spatie/laravel-glide focuses on file-based operations. For dynamic image generation, consider using Glide directly or older package versions that supported URL-based manipulations, though they are unsupported.

Question 4

How to install and configure spatie/laravel-glide in Laravel?

Accepted Answer

Install via Composer: composer require spatie/laravel-glide. Then, publish the config file with php artisan vendor:publish. In Laravel 5.5+, it auto-registers; otherwise, add the service provider and facade manually in config/app.php.

Question 5

What image formats does Laravel Glide support?

Accepted Answer

It supports formats handled by Glide, typically JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WebP, depending on the underlying driver (GD or Imagick). Check Glide's documentation for specifics on format compatibility and limitations.

Question 6

How to handle image caching with this package?

Accepted Answer

The package doesn't provide built-in caching. You can implement caching manually by saving processed images with unique filenames or integrating with Laravel's cache system to store transformation results for repeated use.

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