PHP | Imagick setFont() Function

The Imagick::setFont() function is an inbuilt function in PHP which is used to set the font.

Syntax:

bool Imagick::setFont( string $font )

Parameters: This function accepts single parameter $font which holds the name of font file.

Return Value: This function returns TRUE on success.

Extensions: GD extension needs to be installed for this function.

Below programs illustrate the Imagick::getFont() function in PHP:

Program 1:

<?php

// Create a new imagick object
$imagick = new Imagick();

// Use setFont() function to set the
// font using .ttf font file. The .ttf
// file is placed in same folder
$imagick->setFont('Windsong.ttf');

// Write a caption in image format
$imagick->newPseudoImage(800, 350, "caption:GeekforGeeks");

// Show the output
$imagick->setformat('png');

header("Content-Type: image/png");
echo $imagick->getImageBlob();
?>

Output:

Program 2:

<?php

// Create a new imagick object
$imagick = new Imagick();

// Set the font - make sure .ttf font file
// is placed in same folder
$imagick->setFont('FFF_Tusj.ttf');

// Write the caption in a image
$imagick->newPseudoImage(800, 350, "caption:GeekforGeeks");

// Show the output
$imagick->setformat('png');
header("Content-Type: image/png");
echo $imagick->getImageBlob();
?>

Output:

Reference: https://www.php.net/manual/en/imagick.setfont.php