How do I install the php_gd2 extension in MAMP on a Mac?

Question

I'm running MAMP 1.7.2 on a Mac and I'd like to install the extension php_gd2. How do I do this? I know that on Windows using WAMP I'd simply select the php_gd2 entry in the extensions menu to activate it. How is it done when using MAMP? I know that I can do it using MacPorts but I'd prefer not to make any changes to my default OS X PHP installation.

Solution

You shouldn't need to install the extension. I have 1.7.2 installed and running right now and it has GD bundled (2.0.34 compatible).

From the MAMP start page, click on phpinfo and you should see a GD section.