Meme Generator – Make Memes with Your Own Images, Free
Add classic top and bottom meme text to your own picture, a screenshot or a plain background. Choose font, size and colour and download the meme as JPG or PNG — without a watermark.
Drop an image, type the top and bottom text and the meme updates instantly in the classic white Impact style with a black outline. Long lines wrap automatically. Download as JPG for sharing or PNG for the best quality. Nothing is uploaded and there is no watermark.
How to use Meme Generator
- Drop your image or choose a plain background.
- Type the top text and the bottom text.
- Adjust the text size, font and colour.
- Turn uppercase on or off.
- Download the meme as JPG or PNG.
The classic meme look
The style most people recognise is white, bold Impact text in capital letters with a thick black outline, at the top and bottom of a picture. The outline keeps the words readable on any background — light sky, dark shadows or busy photos. This generator recreates that look by default, and lets you switch to Arial Black, Comic Sans or a clean sans-serif when you want a different tone.
| Setting | Tip |
|---|---|
| Text size | 8–12 % of the image size works for most memes |
| Uppercase | The classic format; switch off for captions |
| Colour | White with black outline is readable on everything |
| Background | Use plain white or black for text-only memes |
Writing a meme that works
The best memes have a setup on top and a punchline at the bottom, both short. Aim for under eight words per line — long text gets small and hard to read on phones. If you need more words, use the plain background option and treat it like a caption, or crop the picture first so the text sits over a calm area. To crop or resize the image beforehand, use Crop Image and Image Resizer.
Images you can use
Use your own photos, screenshots you made yourself or images you are allowed to reuse. Famous “template” images are often copyrighted photos or film stills; sharing a meme for fun is common, but using one in advertising or on merchandise can cause problems. For anything commercial, use your own picture.
JPG or PNG?
JPG files are smaller and upload quickly to social networks and chat apps. PNG keeps the text edges perfectly sharp, which is better if you plan to edit the meme again. Large images are scaled to a maximum of 1,400 pixels on the long side, which is more than social networks show anyway. To make the file even smaller, run it through the Image Compressor.
Private and free
Everything happens in your browser on a canvas: your pictures are never uploaded, there is no account and no watermark. Want to add your name or logo to photos instead? Use Add Watermark to Image.
You may also find these free tools useful: Instagram Fonts, Barcode Generator and Invoice Generator.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a meme?
Drop an image, type the top and bottom text and download the result as JPG or PNG.
Does the meme have a watermark?
No. The downloaded image contains only your picture and your text.
Which font do memes use?
The classic font is Impact in white with a black outline. You can also choose Arial Black, Comic Sans or sans-serif.
Can I make a meme without a picture?
Yes. Choose a plain white or black background and use the text as a caption.
Are my images uploaded?
No. The meme is created in your browser and your images stay on your device.
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