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Meme Generator – Add Top and Bottom Text to Your Picture

Make a classic meme in seconds: choose a picture, type the top and bottom lines, and the bold white text with a black outline sizes itself to fit. Download the meme as a JPG and share it anywhere. Your picture stays on your device.

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How to make a meme

  1. Choose a picture — your own photo, a screenshot or a drawing.
  2. Type the top text and bottom text.
  3. Choose ALL CAPS and the text colour.
  4. Check the preview, then press Download meme.

Meme writing tips

  • Set up, then punchline: the top line sets the scene, the bottom line delivers the twist.
  • Keep it short — memes are read in a second or two.
  • Match the picture to the feeling: surprise, triumph, disappointment, chaos.
  • Make it relatable: everyday situations at work, school or home travel furthest.
  • Leave space — don’t put text over faces when you can avoid it.
  • Top and bottom text — the classic format this tool makes.
  • Reaction images — one picture expressing a feeling, with a caption.
  • Before and after — two moods for one situation.
  • “Nobody: / Me:” — a setup and an exaggerated response.

You can use the top line for “Nobody:” and the bottom line for “Me:” with the right picture.

Sharing your meme

  • Instagram and Facebook: square or 4:5 pictures fill more of the feed — resize with the social media resizer.
  • WhatsApp and Telegram: JPGs send quickly; compress further with the image compressor for slow connections.
  • X and Reddit: any shape works; landscape memes show well in timelines.

Making memes for work and teams

Memes work well in team chats and internal newsletters when they’re light-hearted and inclusive. Use photos from your own events (with permission from the people in them), keep jokes about situations rather than individuals, and avoid anything that could be misread out of context. Short captions on a clear photo land best.

Text-only memes

Don’t have a picture? Leave the picture empty and you get a dark background — perfect for quotes, announcements and simple joke cards. Use a bright text colour such as yellow or white so it stands out.

Getting the text right

Short lines in capitals are easiest to read on small phone screens. If the text shrinks too much, cut a few words. Very light pictures still work, because every letter has a black outline.

Animated GIFs

The meme generator makes still images. If you choose an animated GIF, only its first frame is used, and the result is saved as a JPG that works in every app.

Using your own photos avoids copyright problems entirely. If you use someone else’s picture, credit them where you can, and avoid using memes for advertising without permission. Never make memes that harass or mock real private people.

Add fancy lettering with the fancy text generator, or crop a funny moment first with crop image. Everything is made in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a meme?

Choose a picture, type your top and bottom text, and press “Download meme”. With no picture, you get a dark background, handy for text-only memes.

Which font does it use?

Impact, the classic meme font, when your device has it. Otherwise a similar heavy font is used. Text is white with a black outline so it reads on any picture.

What if my text is long?

The text wraps onto up to three lines and shrinks until it fits the width of the picture.

Can I use any picture?

Use your own photos or pictures you have the right to use. Famous meme images and film stills are usually owned by someone else, so be careful when sharing widely or commercially.

Can I turn off capital letters?

Yes. Untick “ALL CAPS” to keep your text exactly as typed.

What size is the meme?

The same shape as your picture, up to 1,600 pixels on the longest side — sharp enough for every social network.

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