Free Meme Generator
Make a meme online, free, right in your browser. Pick from 13 original templates or upload your own photo, drop in as many captions as you want, then download a high-resolution PNG, JPG, or WebP sized for Instagram, Stories, or anywhere else — nothing ever leaves your device.
Drag directly on the canvas to move captions or artwork. Ctrl+V pastes an image. Drag & drop an image file onto the preview to upload it.
Your work autosaves in this browser only (nothing is uploaded anywhere).
What is a meme generator?
A meme generator is a tool that lets you combine an image with text to create a shareable joke, reaction, or commentary image — the format popularized by templates like Drake Hotline Bling, Distracted Boyfriend, and Woman Yelling at a Cat. This one runs entirely in your browser: your photos and captions never leave your device, there's no sign-up, and there's no watermark on your download.
How to make a meme
- Pick a built-in template, upload your own photo, paste an image with Ctrl+V, or drag a file onto the preview.
- Add a text layer and type your caption — add as many layers as your meme needs.
- Drag each caption into place, or use the resize and rotate handles that appear once it's selected.
- Adjust font, color, outline, and size until it looks right.
- Pick a canvas size matched to where you're posting — square or portrait for Instagram, 9:16 for Stories and Reels.
- Download as a PNG, JPG, or WebP in the resolution you need.
Features
- 13 original templates across reactions, comparisons, tier lists, and quote cards
- Unlimited text layers with independent styling
- Drag, resize, and rotate captions directly on the canvas
- Auto-fit text so long captions shrink to stay on-image
- Crop, rotate, and flip your uploaded photo
- Canvas sizes matched to Instagram, Stories/Reels, and Facebook/X
- Solid color, gradient, or transparent backgrounds
- Undo and redo for every edit
- Drag-and-drop and clipboard-paste image upload
- High-resolution PNG, JPG, and WebP export up to 4×
- Copy the finished meme straight to your clipboard
- Autosave, so a refresh won't lose your work
- Works on mobile, tablet, and desktop with full keyboard support
Tips for better memes
- Keep captions short — a meme that needs a paragraph usually isn't a meme anymore.
- High-contrast outline colors (white text, black outline) stay readable over busy photos.
- Turn on auto-fit if you're not sure your caption will fit at the size you picked.
- Match the canvas size to the platform first — Instagram crops differently than Stories.
- Use the 2× or 4× export if you're posting somewhere that recompresses images heavily.
Frequently asked questions
Is this meme generator really free?
Yes. There's no account, no watermark, and no paywall on exports.
Do you store my images?
No. Everything happens locally in your browser. The only thing saved is an autosave draft in your own browser's local storage, which you can clear at any time.
Can I use my own photo instead of a template?
Yes — upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP, paste one with Ctrl+V, or drag a file straight onto the preview.
Which size should I pick for Instagram?
Use Instagram Post for a square feed image, Instagram Portrait for the taller feed format, or Story/Reel for Stories and Reels.
Why aren't the classic meme template photos included?
Those templates are copyrighted photographs (and often depict real people), so this tool uses original, layout-matched artwork instead — you get the same format without any licensing risk when you publish.
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