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BIMI Record Checker

Check and validate your BIMI record. Verify the logo URL, SVG format and VMC reference for any domain and selector — free, using live DNS.

Check a BIMI record

Enter a domain and selector to fetch and validate its BIMI logo record.

What this BIMI record checker does

Fetches the BIMI record at selector._bimi over DoH
Validates the v=BIMI1 syntax
Checks the logo URL is HTTPS and SVG
Detects whether a VMC certificate is referenced
Shows the full published record
Runs on live DNS — no signup

Common use cases

  1. 1Confirming your BIMI record is valid
  2. 2Diagnosing why your logo does not appear
  3. 3Checking a competitor or partner's BIMI setup
  4. 4Verifying the record after DNS changes
  5. 5Confirming the VMC reference is present
  6. 6Auditing BIMI before enabling it widely

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BIMI generatorVMC readiness checkerDMARC Record CheckerDMARC generatorDKIM Record CheckerEmail Authentication Analyzer

About BIMI records

A BIMI record at selector._bimi.yourdomain.com tells inboxes where to find your brand logo (an HTTPS SVG) and, via the a= tag, your VMC certificate. Your logo only appears when DMARC is enforced and, for providers like Gmail, a valid VMC is referenced.

This checker validates the record's syntax and references. Fix any fails, ensure the logo is SVG Tiny Portable/Secure, and add the VMC to unlock the logo in the inboxes that require it.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Got Questions? We Have Answers.

What does the BIMI record checker validate?

It fetches the record at selector._bimi, confirms the v=BIMI1 syntax, checks the logo (l=) is an HTTPS SVG, and detects whether a VMC (a=) is referenced.

What selector should I use?

Most domains use "default". If you publish a custom BIMI selector, enter it here to check that specific record.

Why does my BIMI record fail?

Usually the logo is not valid SVG P/S, the URL is not HTTPS, a VMC is missing, or DMARC is not enforced. This checker points out the record-level issues.

Does a valid record guarantee my logo shows?

No. The record must be valid and DMARC enforced, and providers like Gmail also require a VMC. A valid record is necessary but not always sufficient.

Does this use live DNS?

Yes. The BIMI record is resolved over DNS-over-HTTPS at the moment you run the check.

Where do I fix a failing record?

Regenerate it with the BIMI Generator, ensuring an HTTPS SVG logo and, if needed, the VMC a= tag.