How to use the meme generator
- 1 Drop your photo on the box, or click browse to choose it. You can add several to caption them all.
- 2 Type the top text and bottom text, then adjust the size and capital letters option.
- 3 Check the live preview, then press Save to download it.
- 4 Share the image in your chat, group or social media post.
What makes a meme work
The best memes use a recognisable picture and a short twist in the bottom line. Trim distractions first with Crop Image, or write captions in other styles and positions with Add Text to Image.
- Keep each caption to a few words.
- Put the set-up at the top and the punchline at the bottom.
- Avoid using photos of private people without their consent.
Features
Classic meme style
Bold white text with a thick black outline that reads on any picture.
Top and bottom captions
Each line wraps and resizes automatically to fit the image.
Your own pictures
Use any photo, screenshot or reaction image you have.
When to use it
Group chats
Turn a funny moment from a trip or event into a meme for friends. For a caption in any style, use Add Text to Image.
Social media
Make quick, shareable posts for pages and communities.
Work and school
Lighten up a presentation or class group with a relevant joke, if it suits the audience.
Marketing
Create simple, playful posts for a brand, keeping copyright and taste in mind.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I make a meme?
Add a photo, type a short line at the top and a punchline at the bottom, and download the result. Short captions of a few words work best.
What font do memes use?
Classic memes use a bold, condensed font called Impact, with white letters and a black outline. This tool uses Impact where your device has it and a similar bold font otherwise.
Can I make a meme with only one caption?
Yes. Leave the top or bottom box empty and only the other caption is added.
Can I use any picture for a meme?
You can use your own photos freely. For images made by others, such as film stills, be aware of copyright and the rules of the site where you share it.
Why does my text get smaller?
Long captions are shrunk so they fit across the image. Shorter text stays large and punchy, which also makes the joke land better.
Will the meme have a watermark?
No. The downloaded image is clean, with only the captions you typed.
Can I make memes on my phone?
Yes. Open this page in your mobile browser, choose a picture from your gallery, type the captions and save the meme.
Is my photo uploaded to make the meme?
No. The meme is created entirely in your browser, so your photo stays on your device until you choose to share it.
How this tool works. These image tools run entirely in your browser using the Canvas API built into every modern browser, the open-source libheif decoder for iPhone HEIC photos and Tesseract, a widely used open-source OCR engine, for reading text. Each tool is tested with real phone photos, screenshots and scans before it goes live, and nothing you open is sent to a server.
Built and reviewed by Hamza Farooq, founder and lead developer
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