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Does CSS @media (prefers-reduced-motion) Work in HTML Email?
Media query that detects whether the user has requested reduced motion in their system settings.
Quick Answer
Does @media (prefers-reduced-motion) work in HTML email?
The CSS @media (prefers-reduced-motion) property is supported in Outlook (Mac / Web), Apple Mail, Samsung Email. It is NOT supported in Gmail, Outlook (Windows), Yahoo! Mail, and others. Always include a safe fallback for unsupported clients.
Which Email Clients Support CSS @media (prefers-reduced-motion)?
CSS support for @media (prefers-reduced-motion) across email clients
| Email Client | Desktop | Mobile / Web | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gmail | ✗ No | ✗ No | — |
| Outlook (Windows) | ✗ No | ? | — |
| Outlook (Mac / Web) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — |
| Apple Mail | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — |
| Yahoo! Mail | ✗ No | ✗ No | — |
| Samsung Email | ? | ✓ Yes | — |
| Thunderbird | ✗ No | ? | — |
| ProtonMail | ~ Partial | ~ Partial | — |
| Fastmail | ✗ No | ? | — |
Notes
- #1 Not supported. `@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce)` is transformed into `@media none`.
- #2 Partially supported. Not supported on `picture`.
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