How to Install ImageMagick on a cPanel Server (Dedicated & VPS Only)

Important: These instructions apply only to root-level access servers such as Dedicated Servers and VPS environments. Shared hosting customers cannot install server-wide ImageMagick.

ImageMagick is a powerful command-line utility used for creating and editing images, often required by PHP applications such as WordPress, Magento, and various CMS platforms.

✔ Modern Recommended Installation Method (EasyApache 4)

Most modern cPanel servers running EasyApache 4 can install ImageMagick and PHP Imagick using YUM without downloading any custom scripts.

To install ImageMagick system-wide:

yum install ImageMagick ImageMagick-devel -y

To install the PHP Imagick extension (for all PHP versions available):

yum install ea-php74-php-pecl-imagick
yum install ea-php80-php-pecl-imagick
yum install ea-php81-php-pecl-imagick
yum install ea-php82-php-pecl-imagick

(Install only the versions you need based on your PHP setup.)

After installation, restart Apache:

service httpd restart

You can confirm installation using:

convert --version
php -m | grep imagick

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⚠ Older Installation Method (Legacy / Deprecated)

The following method used to be common on older EasyApache 3 servers. It is mostly deprecated but kept here for historical reference.

mkdir /home/cpimins
cd /home/cpimins
wget http://layer1.cpanel.net/magick.tar.gz
tar zxvf magick.tar.gz
cd magick
/scripts/installrpm ImageMagick
/scripts/installrpm ImageMagick-devel
sh ./install

This method is no longer recommended because:

• EasyApache 3 is end-of-life
• The official cPanel download links are no longer maintained
• It may install outdated ImageMagick builds

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Common Issues

• PHP script still cannot find ImageMagick – Ensure the Imagick PHP module is installed for the PHP version in use.
• convert command not found – Run: which convert to confirm the installation path.
• WHM MultiPHP not picking up Imagick – Restart Apache + PHP-FPM after installation.
• PECL imagick build errors – Ensure ImageMagick-devel is installed before compiling.

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Security Notes

• Always install ImageMagick from the official OS repository (YUM) for security patches.
• Avoid installing obsolete versions from untrusted sources.
• Keep cPanel, WHM, and EasyApache updated to ensure compatibility.