The PECL Cairo extension enables the use of the Cairo graphics library in PHP. Here is a brief guide to installing it under PHP 5.3 on Debian.
Prerequisites
The following packages must be installed:
- PHP 5.3 with development headers (php5-dev)
- The Cairo library (libcairo2-dev)
- PECL (php-pear)
Installation
Installation is done via PECL:
- Install the required dependencies
- Install the Cairo extension via PECL
- Enable the extension in php.ini
Known Issues
Under certain circumstances, compilation may fail if the Cairo development packages are not fully installed. Make sure all dependencies are present.
Use Cases
The Cairo extension is suitable for:
- Dynamic image generation
- PDF generation
- SVG rendering
For questions about installing or configuring PHP extensions, contact our technical team at info@ingate.de.
