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Does CSS backdrop-filter Work in HTML Email?
Lets you apply graphical effects such as blurring or color shifting to the area behind an element.
Quick Answer
Does backdrop-filter work in HTML email?
The CSS backdrop-filter property is supported in Outlook (Mac / Web), Apple Mail, Samsung Email. It is NOT supported in Gmail, Outlook (Windows), Yahoo! Mail. Always include a safe fallback for unsupported clients.
Which Email Clients Support CSS backdrop-filter?
CSS support for backdrop-filter across email clients
| Email Client | Desktop | Mobile / Web | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gmail | ✗ No | ✗ No | — |
| Outlook (Windows) | ✗ No | ? | — |
| Outlook (Mac / Web) | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | — |
| Apple Mail | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — |
| Yahoo! Mail | ✗ No | ✗ No | — |
| Samsung Email | ? | ✓ Yes | — |
| Thunderbird | ? | ? | — |
| ProtonMail | ? | ? | — |
| Fastmail | ? | ? | — |
Notes
- #1 Works with prefix `-webkit`
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