How to Transfer Email Templates from Mailchimp to Other Platforms

Learning how to transfer your email templates from Mailchimp to other marketing tools can be valuable if you plan to reuse those designs across different platforms. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you successfully import Mailchimp templates into another service.

Step 1: Sign in to Your Mailchimp Account

Start by logging into your Mailchimp account using your credentials.

Step 2: Navigating to Templates

Once you’re signed in, locate the "Templates" section on the left-hand menu. After clicking on it, a list of your existing email templates will appear. If you don’t have any templates, you can easily create a new one before proceeding.

Step 3: Exporting Mailchimp Templates

For Campaigns:

• Navigate to the "Campaigns" section within Mailchimp.
• Select the campaign you want to transfer.
• Click the “Edit” button, then choose "View Email" to display the email's content.
• Copy the URL from the address bar.

For Templates:

1. Go to your new email marketing platform and initiate the creation of a new campaign.

2. Follow the steps to import the Mailchimp campaign by pasting the URL into the designated section.

Step 4: Paste the URL

Locate the text or URL input field in your email marketing platform and paste the URL you copied from Mailchimp.

Step 5: Check the Template Preview

Before moving forward, review how the template appears within the new platform. This preview allows you to confirm that the design is correctly displayed.

Step 6: Finalize and Save the Template

Once you are satisfied with how the template looks, click the "Create Template" button to finalize the import process. Keep in mind that the template will likely be in HTML format, so you may need to tweak the design to fit your new platform properly.

Importing Templates from Other Services

If you decide to import templates from another email marketing tool, such as ActiveCampaign, the process might differ. Always ensure you have the necessary permissions to use templates from external sources to avoid potential legal concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do we need the ability to import Drag and Drop emails in Mailchimp?
  This is an experimental feature aimed at gathering user feedback.
• What should the template be named?
  Users will be asked to assign a name to the template after clicking the "Create Template" button.