Simple php if / else in Wordpress loop

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I am using a simple if / else in a WordPress loop, with use of "Advanced custom field" plugin and I am loading an image and if not present, I want to load a fallback image. While using this loop, Wordpress shows both if and else conditions in the same time. What am I doing wrong? Many thanks for your help and advice.

<img class="profilepicture" src="<?php if (!empty(the_field('authors_image')))
{ the_field('authors_image'); } else  { echo(bloginfo('template_url') . "/img/profile.svg"); } ?>" alt=" profile ">

This is the result in html

<img class="profilepicture" src="http://example.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/picture-60966-516ob1f.jpghttp://example.com/wp-content/themes/IranDarJahan/img/profile.svg" alt=" profile ">

this is not possible. It is going to be if or else. Maybe the script you are trying isn't the right one. Check if the photo loads from another file — Rafael Shkembi
– Rafael Shkembi, Commented Dec 10, 2016 at 11:56
Well this is the strange result in html <img class="profilepicture" src="example.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/…" alt=" profile "> — Danial Keshani
– Danial Keshani, Commented Dec 10, 2016 at 12:00

Viktor · Accepted Answer · 2016-12-10 12:10:44Z

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The problem is that your the_field() call in the if condition outputs the value, when in fact you want to check whether or not the value exists. Try this:

<img class="profilepicture" src="<?php if (!empty(get_field('authors_image')))
{ the_field('authors_image'); } else { echo(bloginfo('template_url') . "/img/profile.svg"); } ?>" alt=" profile ">

answered Dec 10, 2016 at 12:10

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u_mulder Over a year ago

@DanialKeshani You should accept this answer. And not change title to solved. Read tour.

OhDeer Over a year ago

P.S. just a tip to write a cleaner code - you can use if (get_field('authors_image')) { ... } as this checks if this field has a value

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