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Does CSS transform Work in HTML Email?

Tested with values `matrix`, `translate`, `scale`, `rotate`, `skew`, `scale translate`.

Quick Answer

Does transform work in HTML email?

The CSS transform property is supported in Outlook (Mac / Web), Apple Mail, Samsung Email, Thunderbird, and others. It is NOT supported in Gmail, Outlook (Windows), Yahoo! Mail. Always include a safe fallback for unsupported clients.

Which Email Clients Support CSS transform?

CSS support for transform 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✓ Yes?—
ProtonMail✓ Yes✓ Yes—
Fastmail✓ Yes?—

Notes

  • #1 Partial. `scale translate` is not supported.

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