Meme Generator
Create memes with top and bottom text. Classic Impact font with black outline. Upload any image or template.
Drop a meme template or any image
JPG, PNG, WebP - up to 50 MB
or paste an image with Ctrl+V / ⌘V
Your image is processed locally. Nothing is uploaded.
How to use Meme Generator
- 1
Upload your image or template
Drop any image onto the tool - a classic meme template, a photo, or a screenshot.
- 2
Enter top and bottom text
Type the text for the top and bottom of the image. Text is automatically uppercased in classic meme style.
- 3
Customise the style
Change the font, text colour, and font size. Enable or disable the black outline for legibility on different backgrounds.
- 4
Generate and download
Click Generate Meme and download your meme as a JPG or PNG.
The anatomy of a classic meme
Internet memes emerged from forums and image boards in the early 2000s with a recognisable visual grammar: bold white text with a black outline, positioned at the top and bottom of an image, uppercase. This format became established because it is legible against almost any background - the high-contrast outline makes the text readable whether the image underneath is light or dark, busy or simple. The tool produces this exact style by default.
Memes are a legitimate creative and communication medium. They appear in brand campaigns, community management, internal communications, and social commentary. The ability to generate one quickly, without installing software or signing up for a service, is useful for anyone who needs to produce visual content at short notice. For more flexible text placement and font options beyond the classic meme format, the add text tool gives you full control over position, font, and style.
Using your own images
The tool accepts any image as a base - there is no built-in library of templates. Bring your own template downloaded from the web, a relevant photograph, a screenshot, or an original illustration. The output resolution matches the image you upload, so starting with a larger image produces a higher-quality result suitable for display on high-resolution screens or printing. For social media sharing, an image 800 to 1200 pixels wide is a reliable starting point. If you need to crop the image to a specific area before adding text, do that first to get the framing right.