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Email Banner & Header Size Template Generator

Get the right dimensions for email header banners, hero images, promo banners, and footer graphics. Generate retina @2x export sizes, Outlook-safe HTML image snippets, and file size guidance. Free online tool.

Container & Type
Recommended Dimensions
Display Size
Retina Export (@2x)
File Size Guidance

About Email Banner & Header Size Template Generator

Email Banner & Header Size Template Generator gives you the correct dimensions for every common email graphic — header banners, hero images, promo banners, footer graphics, and product grid images — along with the matching retina export size and a ready-to-paste, Outlook-safe HTML snippet.

Getting banner dimensions wrong is one of the most common causes of blurry, stretched, or inconsistently rendered email graphics. This tool removes the guesswork so your images look sharp and your layout holds up across Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, and mobile inboxes.

Features

  • Preset banner types: Header, hero, promo, footer, CTA band, and product grid dimensions based on common email layout patterns.
  • 600px and 640px container support: Dimensions automatically scale to your chosen email width standard.
  • Retina @2x export size: Always know the exact pixel dimensions to export your source image at.
  • Outlook-safe HTML snippet: Table-wrapped, responsive image markup that renders consistently across major email clients.
  • File size guidance: Practical weight targets to keep your emails fast-loading and less likely to be clipped.

How to Use

  1. Pick your email container width — 600px is the safest default.
  2. Choose a banner type to see its recommended display and retina export dimensions.
  3. Export your image at the retina size shown, then design at that resolution for sharp rendering.
  4. Switch to the HTML Snippet tab to generate the Outlook-safe markup with your image URL, alt text, and link.
  5. Paste the snippet into your email template and check the file size against the guidance shown.

Examples

Example 1: A newsletter header uses a 600x150 banner, exported at 1200x300 for retina displays, wrapped in a presentation table so it renders identically in Outlook and Gmail.

Example 2: A two-column product grid inside a 600px email uses two 280x280 images side by side, each exported at 560x560 for sharp retina rendering.

Benefits

  • Sharper images: Retina export sizing eliminates blurry banners on modern screens.
  • Consistent rendering: Outlook-safe HTML reduces layout breakage across email clients.
  • Faster load times: File size guidance keeps images from slowing down or getting clipped.
  • Less design guesswork: Preset dimensions for every common email graphic type.
  • 100% free and private: No sign-up, no data stored, runs entirely in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best width for an email banner?
600px is the safest baseline width for email banners since it renders reliably across nearly every inbox and email client, including older versions of Outlook. Some modern templates use 640px, which also works well but leaves slightly less margin on smaller preview panes.
Should I export email images at 2x for retina screens?
Yes. Export your banner at twice the display dimensions (for example 1200x400 for a 600x200 slot) and then set the HTML width and height attributes to the smaller display size. This keeps the image sharp on high-density phone and laptop screens without changing its rendered size.
How big should an email banner file size be?
As a general guide, keep small banners and footer graphics under roughly 100KB and larger hero images under roughly 200KB. Heavier images slow load time on mobile connections and increase the risk of an email being clipped or images being blocked by default.
Why do I need width and height attributes on email images?
Explicit width and height attributes prevent layout shift while images load and give many email clients, including Outlook, the sizing information needed to render the image correctly even before it downloads or if images are blocked.
Why wrap an email image in a table instead of just using an img tag?
Outlook on Windows uses the Word rendering engine, which handles bare images inconsistently. Wrapping the image in a simple presentation table with explicit width improves layout consistency across Outlook versions alongside modern email clients.
What is a safe zone for email banner text?
Keep important text and calls to action away from the outer 5-10% of the banner on every side. Some email clients and dark mode renderers add padding or crop edges slightly differently, so a small margin protects your message from being cut off.
Is my data stored?
No. All dimensions and HTML snippets are generated locally in your browser. Nothing is transmitted or saved.