The Gmagick::read() function is an inbuilt function in PHP which is used to read an image from your local folder and add it to the Gmagick object.
Syntax:
Gmagick Gmagick::read( string $filename )
Parameters: This function accepts a single parameter $filename which holds the name of the file.
Return Value: This function returns a Gmagick object containing the image.
Exceptions: This function throws GmagickException on error.
Below given programs illustrate the Gmagick::read() function in PHP:
Used Image:
Program 1 (Reading image from folder):
<?php   // Create a new Gmagick object $gmagick = new Gmagick();   // Read an image $gmagick->read('neveropen.png');   // Output the image  header('Content-type: image/png');  echo $gmagick;  ?> |
Output:
Program 2 (Editing image after reading):
<?php   // Create a new Gmagick object $gmagick = new Gmagick();   // Read an image $gmagick->read('neveropen.png');   // Here you can further work with your loaded image   // Add frame to image $gmagick->frameimage('green', 15, 15, 5, 5);   // Output the image header('Content-type: image/png'); echo $gmagick; ?> |
Output:
Reference: https://www.php.net/manual/en/gmagick.read.php

