> function example() {
>  $convert = "cat $userfile | /usr/X11R6/bin/convert - $type:-";
>  return `$convert`;
> }
>
> the returned binary value is uploaded to the DB.
>
> My main problem is that I don't know how to measure the decreased image
size
> while its stored in the variable.

Use http://php.net/strlen on your binary value.  Use http://php.net/filesize
on your input file.

Also, you either typed too fast, or you left out the global statement or
something.  The code as posted won't work, unless backtick operates in
global space or something really weird...

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