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Photocard Generator

wordpress-photocard

by HosterCube Ltd. · github.com/bdnewspost/wordpress-photocard · website

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/bdnewspost/wordpress-photocard/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Readme github.com/bdnewspost/wordpress-photocard ↗

Professional photocard generator plugin for WordPress with customizable templates, social media integration, and advertisement support.

Description

Photocard Generator is a powerful WordPress plugin that automatically creates beautiful, customizable photocards from your post featured images. Perfect for news portals, blogs, and social media content creators.

Key Features

  • 5 Pre-designed Templates - Classic, Modern, Elegant, Minimal, and Custom
  • Complete Customization - Colors, fonts, layouts, and more
  • Title Font Style Selection - 7 Bengali and English fonts
  • Title Border Radius Control - Customize corner rounding (0-50px)
  • Background Image System - Upload custom background images
  • Gradient Background System - 4 gradient directions with custom colors
  • Logo & Watermark Support - Add your branding with flexible positioning (left, center, right)
  • 5 Advertisement Positions - Image-based ad slots for monetization
  • 5 Social Media Links - Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Website
  • Real-time Editor - Adjust font size (16-60px) and line height (1.0-2.5) before download
  • High-Quality Export - 2x to 5x quality options (up to 5400x5400px) for Facebook and printing
  • Multi-language Support - Bengali, Hindi, and English with proper date formatting
  • License Management - Secure activation system
  • Mobile Responsive - Works perfectly on all devices
  • Increased Sizes - Larger logo (75px), date (22px), social icons (18px), and button text (18px)

Perfect For

  • News Portals & Media Houses
  • Blogs & Online Magazines
  • Social Media Managers
  • Content Creators & Influencers
  • Digital Marketing Agencies
  • E-commerce Websites

Pro Features

  • Custom CSS support for advanced styling
  • Advanced thumbnail border controls (individual sides and corners)
  • Thumbnail shadow effects (none, light, medium, heavy)
  • Card padding controls (30-100px)
  • Download permission management (everyone, logged-in, editor, admin)
  • Post column preview in admin
  • Social sharing buttons (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp)
  • Copy link functionality
  • Reset to default settings option

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/photocard-downloader/
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
  3. Go to 'Photocard License' menu and activate your license key
  4. Configure settings in Settings > Photocard Generator
  5. Add featured images to your posts
  6. Click "Download Photocard" button on any post or from the post list

For detailed installation instructions, see installation-guide.txt

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license to use this plugin?

Yes, you need to activate a valid license key to use all features. Contact support@hostercube.com to purchase a license.

What image formats are supported?

The plugin supports JPG, PNG, and GIF formats for featured images and background images.

Can I customize the photocard design?

Yes! You have complete control over colors, templates, fonts, font sizes, border radius, layout, and more.

How many advertisement positions are available?

There are 5 image-based advertisement positions: Thumbnail Top, Thumbnail Bottom, Thumbnail Left, Thumbnail Right, and Social Media Bottom.

Does it support Bengali language?

Yes, full Bengali support including date formatting, Bengali numerals, and Bengali fonts like Noto Sans Bengali, SolaimanLipi, Kalpurush, etc.

What is the recommended image quality setting?

For Facebook: 4x (4320x4320px) or 5x (5400x5400px) - Recommended for crisp, blur-free images For Instagram: 3x (3240x3240px) or 4x For Printing: 4x or 5x For Web Display: 2x (2160x2160px)

Can I add my own logo?

Yes, you can upload your logo (PNG format recommended) and position it left, center, or right in the header.

Can I upload a custom background image?

Yes, you can upload a custom background image (PNG format with transparent background recommended) that will overlay the entire photocard.

Is it mobile-friendly?

Yes, the plugin is fully responsive and works perfectly on all devices including mobile phones and tablets.

How do I change the title font style?

Go to Settings > Photocard Generator > Design Settings > Title Font Style and select from 7 available fonts including Bengali and English options.

Can I adjust the title border radius?

Yes, go to Settings > Photocard Generator > Design Settings > Title Border Radius and set a value between 0-50px (0 = sharp corners, higher = more rounded).

Screenshots

  1. Admin settings panel with all customization options
  2. Photocard editor with real-time preview and font adjustment
  3. Classic template example with red border
  4. Modern template example with blue gradient
  5. Elegant template example with gold accents
  6. Minimal template example with black and white
  7. Social media sharing options
  8. Advertisement positions demo
  9. License activation page
  10. Post list with photocard download buttons

Changelog

1.0.1

  • Added title font style selection (7 fonts)
  • Added title border radius control (0-50px)
  • Increased logo size from 55px to 75px
  • Increased date size from 15px to 22px
  • Increased social media icon size from 12px to 18px
  • Increased social media text size from 11px to 16px
  • Increased details button text size from 13px to 18px
  • Increased default title font size from 35px to 42px
  • Improved user interface and user experience
  • Optimized code for better performance
  • Fixed background image upload functionality
  • Added reset to default settings button
  • Improved template preview section
  • Better error handling and validation
  • Production-ready optimizations

1.0

  • Initial release
  • 5 pre-designed templates (Custom, Classic, Modern, Elegant, Minimal)
  • 5 image-based advertisement positions
  • 5 social media link integrations
  • License management system
  • Complete customization options
  • Bengali, Hindi, and English language support
  • Real-time font size and line height adjustment
  • High-quality image export (2x to 5x)
  • Gradient background system
  • Logo positioning options (left, center, right)
  • Background image support
  • Social sharing buttons
  • Post column preview
  • Download permission management

Upgrade Notice

1.0.1

Major update with improved font controls, larger UI elements, and better user experience. Recommended for all users.

1.0

Initial release of Photocard Generator plugin.

Support

For support, please contact:

Credits

Developed by HosterCube Ltd. Website: https://hostercube.com Design & Development: Professional WordPress Plugin Development Team

License

This plugin is licensed under GPLv2 or later. You can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation.

Privacy Policy

This plugin does not collect any personal data from users. All photocard generation happens locally in the browser using html2canvas library. License validation is done securely through our license server.

Technical Requirements

  • WordPress 5.0 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher
  • Modern web browser with JavaScript enabled
  • Sufficient server memory for image processing
  • Valid license key for activation

Additional Notes

  • The plugin uses html2canvas library for client-side image generation
  • All fonts are loaded from Google Fonts CDN for optimal performance
  • License keys are domain-specific and cannot be transferred
  • For bulk license purchases, contact our sales team