What alternative function in PHP can be used to bypass the output buffer when downloading files?

When downloading files in PHP, the output buffer can sometimes interfere with the file download process, causing issues such as corrupted files or incomplete downloads. To bypass the output buffer when downloading files, you can use the `ob_end_clean()` function to clear the output buffer before sending the file to the browser. 

ob_end_clean(); // Clear the output buffer

$file_path = "path/to/your/file.pdf"; // Path to the file to be downloaded

header("Content-Type: application/octet-stream");
header("Content-Transfer-Encoding: Binary");
header("Content-disposition: attachment; filename=\"" . basename($file_path) . "\"");
readfile($file_path); // Output the file contents to the browser
exit(); // Stop further script execution

Keywords

ob_clean flush readfile download output buffer

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