[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #60902: WordPress don't create additional sizes for AVIF image files uploaded

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#60902: WordPress don't create additional sizes for AVIF image files uploaded
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 Reporter:  fernandot     |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Media         |     Version:  6.5
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-patch   |     Focuses:  administration, performance
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Changes (by adamsilverstein):

 * keywords:  needs-patch reporter-feedback => needs-patch


Comment:

 > Yes, a good point would be to inform the user that the server doesn't
 support AVIF files and prevent the upload, for a streamlined user
 experience.

 I agree we could better inform the user here, and maybe block the upload
 as long as that can be bypassed as some users are expecting to be able to
 upload and use (the full sized) AVIF images even if the server doesn't
 support AVIF

 > I've asked the hosting and the response is that the GD extension only
 offers support for AVIF images format from PHP 8.1.

 That is generally true for PHP's built in GD support. WordPress also
 supports the Imagick library for image processing which lets you enable
 AVIF support with lower PHP versions - although if possible I would
 consider upgrading to PHP 8.1 or higher anyway! Good to ask your host for
 AVIF support, until then you should probably stick to WebP or JPEG for
 images.

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