PDFConvertersOnline.comHow to make a meme
- Choose a picture, or press Start without a photo for a plain canvas.
- Type over Top text and Bottom text. The size shrinks by itself to fit the width.
- Add more captions if needed, drag them into place and press Save image.
The classic meme look
The format most people recognize is simple: one line across the top, a punchline across the bottom, set in a heavy condensed typeface in white capital letters with a thick black outline. The outline is what makes it work on any picture, because the white letters stand out on dark areas and the black edge stands out on light ones. This generator starts with exactly that setup, using Impact when your device has it and a similar heavy font when it doesn't.
Captions that fit themselves
With Fit to width automatically switched on, each caption starts large and gets smaller as you type more, wrapping onto a second or third line when needed, so a long punchline never runs off the edge. The top caption stays pinned to the top and the bottom one to the bottom. Drag a caption and it becomes free to sit anywhere, which is handy for labeling several people or objects in one picture. Turn auto-fit off to set a size yourself.
More than two captions
Some formats need a label on each element instead of a top and bottom line. Press Add caption for each label, type a word or two, and drag it onto the right spot. Every caption has its own settings, so you can make one smaller, switch off capitals, change the color, or give it a background box for a text-message look.
No picture? Start blank
Start without a photo gives you a white 1080×1080 square. Change the canvas color, write a text-only joke or a quote, or press Use a photo later to drop a picture underneath; your captions keep their places.
Small things that make a meme land
- Keep each caption short. Setup on top, punchline on the bottom, a few words each; the picture does half the work.
- Check the saved file at phone size. If you have to squint, cut words rather than shrinking the text.
- Crop away borders and watermarks from the source first with Crop Image so the captions sit on the actual scene.
- For a reaction image posted as a reply, a single bottom caption is often enough; delete the top one.
Using other people's images
Memes usually borrow a frame from a film, show or photo. Commentary and parody can be allowed, but the rules depend on the country and the use, and they are stricter when a meme advertises a product or business. The safest choice is your own photos, or images whose license allows reuse. For captions on regular photos without the meme style, try Add Text to Image.
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Frequently asked questions
Which font do memes use?
The classic look uses Impact, a heavy condensed font, in white capital letters with a black outline. It's preselected here. If your phone doesn't have Impact, a similar bold font is used automatically.
How big is the saved meme?
The same size as your picture. Captions are scaled with it, so they look just like the preview. A blank canvas is saved at 1080×1080 pixels.
Can I make a meme on my phone?
Yes. Pick a photo from your gallery, tap a caption to type, drag it with your finger and tap Save image. The file lands in your downloads, from where you can share it.
Is there a watermark on my meme?
No. Nothing is added to your picture except the captions you write.
Is the picture sent to a server?
No. Your picture stays on your phone or computer the whole time; the captions are drawn right here in the page.