[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #54116: Check ImageMagick version 6/7

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#54116: Check ImageMagick version 6/7
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 Reporter:  JavierCasares  |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement    |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal         |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Site Health    |     Version:
 Severity:  normal         |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                 |     Focuses:  performance
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Comment (by desrosj):

 Replying to [ticket:54116 JavierCasares]:

 > But, we recommend using ImageMagick, although the last WordPress
 versions supports WebP and ImageMagick 6 does not support it.

 I'm not sure that this is accurate. I've seen several different setups
 that have ImageMagick v6 and WebP support included. This includes the
 local Docker environment in `trunk` used for contributing. The PHP 7.4
 container, for example, has `ImageMagick 6.9.11-60 Q16 x86_64 2021-01-25`
 and WebP support.

 As far as I am aware, as long as the
 [https://developers.google.com/speed/webp/download libwebp] package is
 present when compiling ImageMagick, both version 6 & 7 will be compiled
 with WebP support.

 In general, I support encouraging users to always run the latest versions
 of software on their servers. But, ImageMagick is often something they
 have no control over, especially in shared environments. This could lead
 to frustration because there is no clear path for updating other than
 reaching out to their host.

 The changelog above is also pretty advanced. I worry about exposing any of
 the items listed above as reasons to update ImageMagick.

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