Email Signature Examples with Logo
Here are 10+ email signature examples showing different approaches to logo placement — what works, why it works, and how to replicate it. Each example describes a real-world use case.
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The main logo placement options, and when to use each
Before the examples, here's a quick reference for the common logo layouts. Each has a use case where it performs best.
Most common layout. Clean two-column structure. Logo provides brand recognition on the first scan; text provides contact details. Works well in every email client.
The personal version of the logo-left layout. Puts a face to the name before a first meeting. Higher trust signal in relationship-driven industries.
More formal, symmetrical layout. Logo commands attention as the first element. Works well when the logo is square or near-square.
Less common but works well when the text content is brief (name + title only). Can feel slightly unbalanced if there are many contact details.
Personal headshot + company/brokerage logo in the same signature. Headshot on the left, logo smaller on the right (or below). Communicates both individual identity and brand affiliation.
A very small logo or styled wordmark (the company name as a graphic) used without a full logo image. Keeps the signature extremely clean. Works when the brand is recognizable by name.
10+ email signature examples with logos
Corporate — logo left, text right
Real estate agent — circular headshot
Agency / creative studio — logo above name
Financial advisor — headshot + firm logo combo
Tech startup — minimal with small wordmark
Law firm — logo + mandatory disclaimer
This communication is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately...
Small business owner — logo + CTA banner
Freelance designer — portfolio-forward
Executive — logo only, no headshot
Healthcare / medical practice — compliant and clean
This email may contain protected health information (PHI) covered by HIPAA privacy regulations...
Nonprofit — mission-forward
Quick reference: logo sizing for email signatures
| Layout | Display size | Upload at (for retina) | Max file size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inline with text (two-column) | 120–150px wide | 240–300px wide | 60KB |
| Centered above/below text | 160–200px wide | 320–400px wide | 80KB |
| Square logo (like an avatar) | 60–80px each side | 120–160px each side | 40KB |
| Headshot (circular or square) | 70–90px each side | 140–180px each side | 50KB |
| Promotional banner (full width) | 600px wide | 1200px wide | 120KB |
For the full guide on adding logos to signatures — including file formats, hosting, and the HTML attributes that keep images sharp — see the email signature with logo guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Where should I put my logo in an email signature — left or right?
Left alignment is the most common and tends to read most naturally, because Western readers scan left-to-right. A logo in the left column with name and contact details to the right is a layout that works well in nearly every email client and across screen sizes. Right-aligned logos work too, but they can feel slightly unbalanced. Center-aligned logos (often stacked above the name and details) work well for personal brands or when you want a formal, symmetrical look.
How big should a logo be in an email signature?
For a logo displayed inline with text (side by side in a two-column layout), 120–150px wide is the sweet spot. For a standalone logo row (centered above or below the main content), you can go up to 200px wide. Upload the image at 2× the intended display size for retina sharpness, then constrain with HTML width and height attributes. Keep the file size under 80KB regardless of dimensions.
Should I use a headshot or a company logo?
Use a headshot if your work involves direct personal relationships — real estate, consulting, sales, coaching, financial advising. The signature represents you as a person. Use a company logo if you're representing a brand rather than an individual — when the company identity matters more than your face. Some contexts work well with both: a headshot on the left and a small company logo on the right, or a headshot with the company name styled as a logo treatment in text.
What file format should I use for my email signature logo?
PNG with a transparent background is best for logos. Transparency means the logo works on both white and dark email backgrounds. Use JPG only for photos (headshots, banner images) where file size matters. Avoid SVG in email signatures — most email clients don't render SVG. GIF works for static images but offers worse quality than PNG at the same file size.
Can I have both a headshot and a logo in the same email signature?
Yes, and it's a common setup for real estate agents, consultants, and small business owners who want both personal recognition and brand presence. The key is proportion: keep both images small enough that they don't dominate the layout. A headshot at 70×70px and a logo at 100px wide side by side is a balanced combination. Larger than that and the signature starts to look like a flyer.
Why does my logo appear blurry in my email signature?
Usually because you uploaded a small image and it's being displayed at a larger size, or because you uploaded a large image without specifying exact dimensions and some email clients are scaling it incorrectly. Fix: upload your logo at exactly 2× the intended display size (e.g., 300px wide for a 150px display), then add width='150' and height attributes to the <img> tag. This keeps it sharp on retina screens without scaling artifacts.
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