BIMI Record Checker
Look up a domain's BIMI record and validate its logo (SVG) and VMC certificate.
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What is BIMI?
BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification) is an email standard that displays a brand's verified logo next to authenticated emails in supporting inboxes (Gmail, Apple Mail, Yahoo). It requires DMARC enforcement (p=quarantine or p=reject) and a valid SVG logo published at a TXT record: default._bimi.example.com.
What is a VMC and is it required?
A VMC (Verified Mark Certificate) is a digital certificate from an approved CA (DigiCert or Entrust) that cryptographically links your logo to your domain and trademark registration. Gmail requires a VMC to display the logo; some other providers display logos without one. VMCs cost ~$1,500/year and require a registered trademark.
What SVG format does BIMI require?
BIMI requires SVG Tiny PS (Portable/Secure) — a restricted profile that forbids scripts, external resources, and most animation. The image must have a 1:1 aspect ratio and a solid background (transparency is not allowed). Your SVG must pass a BIMI-specific validator before it will be accepted by mail clients.