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BIMI simulator

Preview your brand logo in the inbox before you go live, with and without a Verified Mark Certificate.

Click Preview to see the Gmail inbox mockup with and without VMC.

About

The BIMI Simulator shows how your brand logo appears in a Gmail inbox mockup, with and without a Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) badge.

Use it to preview the visual impact of BIMI before investing in VMC issuance and DNS publication.

Visual inbox preview

See side-by-side Gmail mockups with and without the VMC verified badge.

VMC badge comparison

Understand the difference VMC makes to brand trust indicators in the inbox.

Upload any logo

Test PNG, JPG, or SVG brand marks before finalizing your BIMI SVG.

Export preview

Download the mockup image to share with stakeholders or include in presentations.

How to use this tool

Upload your logo

Add a PNG, JPG, or SVG brand image up to 5 MB.

Set sender details

Enter your company name and sender email address for the mockup.

Preview in Gmail

Click Preview to see inbox views with and without the VMC verified badge.

Download or iterate

Export the mockup image or adjust your logo and details until satisfied.

Understanding the results

The preview compares two inbox states: your logo without VMC verification, and with the blue verified badge that VMC enables.

Without VMC

Shows your logo as a circular avatar without a verified badge, typical before VMC issuance.

With VMC

Shows your logo with the blue verified checkmark badge that Gmail displays for VMC-authenticated BIMI.

Generic avatar fallback

Without a logo upload, the mockup shows a colored initial placeholder instead of your brand mark.

Preview only

This is a visual simulation, actual inbox display depends on DMARC, BIMI DNS, and provider support.

Important result fields

Company name

Displayed as the sender name in the Gmail mockup header.

Sender email

Shown next to the company name as the From address.

Without VMC panel

How recipients see your mail before VMC verification is in place.

With VMC panel

How recipients see verified BIMI mail with the trademark badge.

Best practices & recommendations

Use your final BIMI SVG

For the most accurate preview, upload the same square SVG you plan to publish in your BIMI record.

Share with stakeholders

Download the mockup to demonstrate BIMI value when seeking budget for VMC issuance.

Plan for VMC investment

The verified badge requires a trademark-registered logo and a VMC from an authorized provider.

Complete the full BIMI stack

After previewing, validate your SVG, generate your BIMI record, and enforce DMARC.

Frequently asked questions

A Verified Mark Certificate is a digital certificate proving you own the trademark for your logo. Gmail requires it for BIMI badge display.

It is a close visual mockup for planning purposes. Actual rendering may vary slightly by provider and device.

PNG, JPG, JPEG, and SVG files up to 5 MB. For production BIMI, you must publish an SVG Tiny PS file.

No. This tool only creates a visual preview locally. DNS publication is a separate step via the BIMI Generator.

Upload a logo image to replace the default initial placeholder in the mockup.

Apply through an authorized Mark Verifying Authority (MVA) such as DigiCert or Entrust. You need a registered trademark matching your logo.

Only when DMARC is enforced, BIMI DNS is published, the SVG is compliant, and a valid VMC is in place.

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