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The Astra theme is known for its ease of use and extensive customization options. However, there come some instances where you might encounter issues related to image processing functionalities.

This document covers potential causes and solutions for these specific issues.

What are the Common Image Processing Issues with Astra Theme

If you’re experiencing any of the following issues with image processing in Astra, the information below can help you troubleshoot and potentially resolve them:

• Error message: “Class is not found – WP_Image_Editor_Imagick”
• Error message: “Call to undefined method WP_Image_Editor_Imagick::get_error_message()”
• Bloated wp_options table: Entries similar to “wp_addon_database_migration_batch_4935ee10bd16fca38a7cb9a9f5904d” appear in the WordPress database table named “wp_options”.

How to Resolve Common Image Processing Issues with Astra

In the above cases, there might sometimes be a conflict with the specific servers. For such cases you can disable Image Processing from Astra using the below filter.

You can use the following filter in the child theme’s functions.php –

Before you make any customizations, it’s a best practice to create a child theme to avoid affecting your main theme. If you already have a child theme, you can skip this step.

Now, you can follow the below enlisted steps to disable Image Processing from Astra.

Step 1: Access Your WordPress Dashboard

Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard. This is where you’ll be making the necessary changes to your WooCommerce category pages.

Step 2: Open the Child Theme’s functions.php File

Navigate to “Appearance” in the WordPress dashboard and select “Theme Editor.” In the Theme Editor, find and click on the “functions.php” file. This file contains the code that controls various aspects of your WordPress theme.

Step 3: Insert the Code

Once you’re in the “functions.php” file, you’ll need to insert the following code snippet:

add_filter( 'astra_image_resizer', '__return_false' );

Step 4: Save Your Changes

After inserting the code, make sure to save your changes by clicking the “Update File” button. This ensures that the modifications take effect on your website.

By following these steps, you can fix the image processing issues encountered with the Astra theme and ensure your website functions as intended.

We hope this document has been helpful. Please feel free to leave a comment below if you have any queries.