Epaper Website PHP script

ePaper Website in PHP
Project Overview

This project is a PHP-based ePaper management system that allows administrators to upload PDF newspapers or magazines and automatically convert them into image previews for display on the website. The system also supports image cropping directly from uploaded PDFs, enabling easy extraction of specific sections (such as articles or advertisements) for digital publishing.

Key Features
Admin Panel

Secure admin login (session-based authentication)

PDF upload functionality

Automatic conversion of PDF pages into images using Imagick or Ghostscript

Ability to crop specific portions of the PDF page (e.g., headlines, news snippets)

Manage uploaded editions (view, edit, delete)

Frontend Website

Browse ePaper editions by date or category

Zoom and view pages (using a JavaScript PDF viewer or image lightbox)

Responsive layout for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

Technical Specifications

Language: PHP (7.4+ or 8.x)

Database: MySQL / MariaDB

Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, jQuery

PDF/Image Processing: Imagick or GD library

Cropping Tool: JavaScript Cropper.js integrated with PHP backend