Question

i know there is a convert -swirl effect in imagemagick but can i create other effects for text like curved, arched, wedged, pinched etc.. just like wordart in word.

i am open to other packages that might help me get this thing done.. php or ruby..

Answer 1

Here are some examples: http://www.fmwconcepts.com/imagemagick/texteffect/index.php
If you are interested, you can run this shell script through php exec() function or any other language which provide you with such an ability.