Building consistent email marketing templates across varying webmail clients often leads to layout breaking and rendering errors. Big Mail provides clean HTML email architecture paired with source PSD assets, designed specifically for email marketers and frontend developers sending transactional or promotional campaigns.
This template kit features modern HTML layout code alongside editable PSD design source files, making it ideal for marketing teams and agencies building responsive email newsletters. It integrates smoothly with major platforms like Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor, iContact, and StampReady. It is best suited for teams needing pre-tested email layouts across major web browsers and iOS devices, but is not intended for teams requiring support for the Android Gmail app or Outlook background images.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| File Formats | HTML, Layered PSD Source Files |
| Layout Options | 2 Header Variations, 2 Footer Variations |
| ESP Compatibility | Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor, iContact, StampReady |
| Browser & Client Support | Gmail (Web), Yahoo Mail, Apple Mail, MS Outlook, iOS (iPhone/iPad) |
| Known Restrictions | Gmail Android App unsupported; MS Outlook suppresses background images |
| Documentation | Included |
Core Template Capabilities
- Multi-Platform Integration: Pre-built HTML structure styled for direct import into Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor, iContact, and StampReady builder tools.
- Design Source Assets: Includes fully layered PSD graphics to allow full control over brand colors, typography, and visual assets before coding.
- Flexible Layout Structure: Features 2 distinct header layouts and 2 customizable footer styles to accommodate varied newsletter formats.
- Cross-Client Rendering: Clean, table-based HTML structure optimized for webmail services including Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Apple Mail, and standard desktop browsers.
- Comprehensive Documentation: Detailed integration instructions provided to streamline layout modification and deployment.
Compatibility & Usage Notes
- Supported Mobile Clients: Tested and optimized for iOS devices including Apple iPhone, iPod, and iPad native mail readers.
- Outlook Rendering Behavior: Desktop versions of Microsoft Outlook display layout structures correctly, though background image CSS attributes are not rendered due to engine limitations.
- Non-Supported Environments: Layouts are not designed for or supported on the native Gmail App for Android devices.
- Asset Notice: Demo preview images are not included in the main download package and must be replaced with custom media assets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the source design files included in this package?
Yes, fully editable PSD design files are included alongside the production-ready HTML files. This allows web designers to modify graphic elements, layout structures, and typography choices before coding custom edits.
Can I import these templates directly into Mailchimp or Campaign Monitor?
Yes, the HTML code is formatted specifically for immediate compatibility with Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor, iContact, and StampReady. You can paste or import the template files directly into their template managers.
How does this template handle background images in Outlook?
Due to rendering engine restrictions in desktop versions of Microsoft Outlook, background images will not display. The template uses solid fallback colors to maintain readable text and layout integrity across all Outlook versions.





