How to Add a Background Image to an Email Template

Overview

We often get asked about the best way to add a background image to an email template. Well, the good news is that you can easily do this in AVADA. In this guide, let's explore how to add a background image to an email template and take your marketing to the next level!

Add a background image

To get started, you just create an automation workflow or campaign as usual. Head to our guides on Automation and Campaigns for more information.

In the template editor step, you can add a background image inside or outside the template. 

Inside the email template

When you click the template, you will see the Email Content in the right panel. Choose Image, and the Background Image option will show up.



Click Upload and you will have 3 options to upload your background image:

- Uploading the image from your device

- Inserting the image URL

- Choosing from your Media Library right in the app. To configure this, from your app dashboard, choose Settings > Media Library. You can upload images to AVADA and our app will keep them for you. Just click New Image and upload images. This section also allows you to create different folders to manage your images better.

- Choosing from free stock images. All the images are provided by Pixabay, Unsplash, and published under the Creative Common Zero license.



Once you have uploaded your background image, you will see it immediately applied to your template. You are able to edit its color palette, style, and padding.

Outside the email template

When you click the template, you will see the Email Background section in the right panel. Choose Image, and the Background Image option will show up.



Click Upload and you will have 3 options to upload, exactly the same as adding inside the email template.

Once you have chosen a background image, you will immediately see it applied to your template. You are able to edit its color palette, style, and padding.

Updated on: 06/09/2021