How can the "max_input_time" setting in PHP be adjusted to prevent timeouts during image uploads, and what impact does this have on script performance?

To prevent timeouts during image uploads in PHP, the "max_input_time" setting can be adjusted to allow more time for the script to process the upload. This setting controls the maximum amount of time in seconds that a script is allowed to parse input data, including file uploads. By increasing this value, you can ensure that the script has enough time to handle larger file uploads without timing out.

// Adjust max_input_time setting to prevent timeouts during image uploads
ini_set('max_input_time', 300); // Set max_input_time to 5 minutes (300 seconds)