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Does CSS mask-image Work in HTML Email?

Sets the image that is used as mask layer for an element

Quick Answer

Does mask-image work in HTML email?

The CSS mask-image 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 mask-image?

CSS support for mask-image across email clients

Email ClientDesktopMobile / WebNotes
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??—

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