What is mjml-image?
The mjml-image npm package is a component of the MJML framework, which is used to create responsive email templates. The mjml-image component specifically allows you to add and customize images within your email templates.
What are mjml-image's main functionalities?
Basic Image Insertion
This feature allows you to insert a basic image into your email template. The 'src' attribute specifies the URL of the image.
<mjml>
<mj-body>
<mj-section>
<mj-column>
<mj-image src="https://via.placeholder.com/150" />
</mj-column>
</mj-section>
</mj-body>
</mjml>
Image with Alt Text
This feature allows you to add alt text to your image, which is useful for accessibility and for cases where the image cannot be displayed.
<mjml>
<mj-body>
<mj-section>
<mj-column>
<mj-image src="https://via.placeholder.com/150" alt="Placeholder Image" />
</mj-column>
</mj-section>
</mj-body>
</mjml>
Image with Link
This feature allows you to make your image clickable by wrapping it in a link. The 'href' attribute specifies the URL to which the image will link.
<mjml>
<mj-body>
<mj-section>
<mj-column>
<mj-image src="https://via.placeholder.com/150" href="https://example.com" />
</mj-column>
</mj-section>
</mj-body>
</mjml>
Image with Custom Width
This feature allows you to set a custom width for your image. The 'width' attribute specifies the width of the image in pixels.
<mjml>
<mj-body>
<mj-section>
<mj-column>
<mj-image src="https://via.placeholder.com/150" width="300px" />
</mj-column>
</mj-section>
</mj-body>
</mjml>
Image with Padding
This feature allows you to add padding around your image. The 'padding' attribute specifies the amount of padding in pixels.
<mjml>
<mj-body>
<mj-section>
<mj-column>
<mj-image src="https://via.placeholder.com/150" padding="20px" />
</mj-column>
</mj-section>
</mj-body>
</mjml>
Other packages similar to mjml-image
nodemailer
Nodemailer is a module for Node.js applications to allow easy email sending. While it does not specifically focus on image handling within email templates, it provides a comprehensive solution for sending emails, including attachments and inline images.
email-templates
The email-templates package is a tool for creating, sending, and managing email templates. It supports various templating engines and allows for the inclusion of images, but it is more general-purpose compared to mjml-image, which is specifically designed for responsive email design.
handlebars
Handlebars is a popular templating engine that can be used to create dynamic email templates. While it does not provide built-in support for responsive design like MJML, it allows for the inclusion of images and other dynamic content within email templates.