Creating an autoresponder in WordPress that sends a custom JPG image generated from form data is possible, but requires a combination of PHP code and advanced plugins to handle both the form and the image generation. I’ll explain the steps.

 

  • Install an Advanced Form Plugin
    Use a plugin like WPForms or Gravity Forms. These plugins let you create advanced forms that gather user data.
  • Create a Code to Generate a Custom Image
    In your theme’s functions.php file (preferably in a child theme), add a PHP code to generate an image based on form data:

    function generate_custom_image($data) {
    $image = imagecreatetruecolor(400, 200);
    $bg_color = imagecolorallocate($image, 255, 255, 255);
    $text_color = imagecolorallocate($image, 0, 0, 0);
    imagefill($image, 0, 0, $bg_color);
    imagestring($image, 5, 10, 10, "Name: " . $data['name'], $text_color);
    imagestring($image, 5, 10, 50, "Message: " . $data['message'], $text_color);
    $file_path = '/path/to/save/image.jpg';
    imagejpeg($image, $file_path);
    imagedestroy($image);
    return $file_path;
    }

    Here, $data represents form data (e.g., $data['name'] for the user’s name).

  • Set Up the Autoresponder to Attach the Image
    In WPForms or Gravity Forms, configure notifications to send an email to the user. Use the generate_custom_image function to create the file and attach it to the email.
  • Testing and Adjustments
    Make sure to test the form to confirm the JPG is generated and sent correctly.