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meg_kerry
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2 months ago

How to make a template from a email build

Hi!

Is it possible to turn an email that has been built into a template so that it can be saved in the template section?

Thanks,

-Meg

  • I don't think the feature exists. You could copy-paste the code of HTML-based templates, but for drag & drop templates you need to download the HTML file of an email and re-upload it as a template. The download button is available when you edit a campaign and open the template in edit mode. 

  • It's truly a pain point, and the other direction is also another pain point where if we update an Email Template, it doesn't sync right away to the Campaign. 

    Hopefully we see some changes!

  • Hi Meg

    it’s not an official solution but you can use our chrome extension to export and import any email

    https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hippo-power-tools-for-bra/klnaclpjbenicaapccooonooopnieekg

  • Divyesh's avatar
    Divyesh
    Collaborator

    Yes, it is possible to save a built email as a template within the Braze dashboard. You can create your email using either the Drag-And-Drop Editor or by uploading your own HTML template, and then save it for future use in any campaign or Canvas.

    Here’s how you can do it:

    1. Navigate to the Email Template Editor by going to Templates > Email Templates (or Engagement > Templates & Media > Email Templates if you’re using the older navigation).
    2. Build your email using your preferred editing experience (Drag-And-Drop Editor or HTML Editor).
    3. Once your email is built, click the “Save Template” button to save it in the template section. This saved template can then be reused in any future campaigns or Canvas components.

    Note: If you edit an existing template after saving, changes will not reflect in campaigns created with earlier versions of that template.

    For more detailed information, please refer to the official Braze documentation on email templates:
    https://www.braze.com/docs/developer_guide/message_building_by_channel/email/