Free email newsletter template builder

How to build an HTML email newsletter

  1. Pick a starting point. Use the Templates button, or start from the default layout.
  2. Drag in elements such as headings, text, images, buttons and columns, and drop them where you want them.
  3. Style each block with the panel on the right: colors, fonts, spacing and alignment.
  4. Upload your images and preview the email on desktop and mobile.
  5. Download the HTML and paste or import it into your email platform.

Why HTML email is different from a web page

Email apps use older, more limited rendering than a web browser. That is why newsletters are built with tables and inline styles instead of the layout tools used on websites, and why buttons need special code to look right in Outlook. This builder handles that for you, so you can focus on the content.

For the full list of rules, read our guide to HTML email best practices.

Use it in your email platform

Choose Export for platform and we convert the unsubscribe link, first name and address placeholders into your platform's own merge tags. Step-by-step guides: Mailchimp, HubSpot, Brevo, MailerLite, ActiveCampaign and Kit.

Free newsletter templates

Start from a template and change the text and colors. Browse all templates.

Welcome email
Monthly newsletter
Product launch
Sale & promo code

Frequently asked questions

Can I send newsletters from this builder?

No. It creates the HTML for your newsletter. Download it, then paste or import it into your email platform or sending tool. Most platforms have a custom HTML or code-your-own template option.

Will the newsletter work in Outlook?

It uses table-based layout, inline styles and Outlook-safe buttons, which is how Outlook needs email to be built. Rendering still varies between apps, so send yourself a test first.

Why do images need to be hosted online?

Email apps can only show images at a public web address. Upload your images to your own hosting, then set the Image base URL so the downloaded HTML points to them. The ZIP download includes your images ready to upload.

Is the layout mobile friendly?

Yes. The email is 600px wide on desktop and shrinks to fit phones, and multi-column sections stack into one column on narrow screens.

Is it free to use?

Yes. No signup, no watermark, and you can download as many designs as you like.

Can I save a design and reuse it?

Yes. Designs save automatically in your browser, and you can save a design file to reload or share later. You can also start from any of the free templates.

Ready to send it?

Once your email is designed, import the HTML into an email platform. Export with the right merge tags for yours.

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