Question 1

What dimensions should a profile picture be?

Accepted Answer

A standard profile picture should be a 1:1 square ratio with dimensions of at least 400 × 400 pixels (or 800 × 800 for high-DPI displays). This resolution ensures your avatar remains sharp across mobile apps, desktop browsers, and circular crop masks.

Question 2

Will circular avatars cut off the corners of my photo?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Slack, Instagram) place your square image inside a circular viewport. Always center your face and leave moderate breathing room around the edges so your forehead or chin isn't clipped by the circle mask.

Question 3

Are my photos or images uploaded to remote servers or cloud storage?

Accepted Answer

No. Forma runs 100% locally in your browser using HTML5 Canvas, WebAssembly, and modern Web APIs. Your photos never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy for sensitive personal pictures, unreleased product photos, and confidential documents.

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