Change extension of product image??

[capi666]

Hi experts,

Is it possible change the extension of the product´s image?

I want to upload a gif or png with transparent background, but the extension of the image always is jpg, can i change it? I have the version 1.3.1.1

Thanks in advance,
Regards,

[CYTechnologies]

Hey Capi666,

Prestashop allows JPG, PNG, and GIF for product images, is the image you are uploading a proper PNG or GIF?

[rocky]

No, you can't. All image URLs are hardcoded as .jpg so that URL rewriting can work. Although you can upload a GIF or PNG, it will be converted to a JPG when PrestaShop creates the thumbnails.

[Stephane13]

It's impossible to upload a PNG File and keep it on a PNG File ?

[rocky]

That's right. If you upload a PNG file through the Back Office, there is no way to stop it being converted to a JPG file. PrestaShop does this to keep the file sizes small and so all images have a predictable file extension that can be used in friendly URLs.

In some cases, like with the shop's logo, it is possible to upload a PNG file using FTP so that it doesn't get converted, then edit header.tpl to change the file extension. Doing the same for product images would be much more difficult.

[Stephane13]

... No ! I can't read it !

I must to have my product image on a PNG File because I did a script who change automatically the color of my product and i just need 1 thing to success : PNG Photo !

Please, i'm sure somewhere there is just a line to modify.

[rocky]

I did a search of the forums. This topic might help.

[Stephane13]

I already found it but only works on Prestashop 1.3.1 and minus.

But i'll try again to read and to understand what is going on ?

I'll tell you.