# Imagick::getImageMatte

(PECL imagick 2.0.0)

Imagick::getImageMatte — Return if the image has a matte channel

Warning

This function has been DEPRECATED as of Imagick 3.4.4. Relying on this function is highly discouraged.

### Description

Imagick::getImageMatte ( ) : bool

Returns `TRUE` if the image has a matte channel otherwise false. This method is available if Imagick has been compiled against ImageMagick version 6.2.9 or newer.

### Return Values

Returns `TRUE` on success.