Are there any best practices or libraries that could simplify the process of arranging images in PHP?

Arranging images in PHP can be simplified by using libraries such as Intervention Image or Imagine. These libraries provide easy-to-use methods for resizing, cropping, and arranging images in various layouts. By utilizing these libraries, developers can save time and effort when working with images in PHP.

// Example using Intervention Image library to arrange images in a grid layout

require 'vendor/autoload.php';

use Intervention\Image\ImageManagerStatic as Image;

$images = ['image1.jpg', 'image2.jpg', 'image3.jpg', 'image4.jpg'];

$grid = Image::canvas(800, 600);

$x = 0;
$y = 0;
$width = 400;
$height = 300;

foreach ($images as $image) {
    $img = Image::make($image)->fit($width, $height);
    $grid->insert($img, 'top-left', $x, $y);
    
    $x += $width;
    if ($x >= 800) {
        $x = 0;
        $y += $height;
    }
}

$grid->save('grid.jpg');