Why Square Avatars Lose 21.5% of Their Area
When you upload a standard square image to Discord, the application applies an inscribed circle mask. Geometrically, the area of a circle with diameter d is π/4 × d² ≈ 0.7854 d², meaning approximately 21.5% of the square's outer corner space is hidden.
This is why logos with text in the corners or off-center selfies often look awkwardly cropped on Discord. Our studio lets you frame, zoom, and test the circular mask before you upload.
