With so many meme generators available for both mobile and desktop, it can be hard to know where to start. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Here are my top recommendations for desktop and mobile meme makers, and all of them are beginner-friendly.
Memetic
Memetic makes it very easy to add text to your images, and while the ads can certainly be annoying, it’s more than enough to create basic and shareable content. The app lets you add borders to your photos, and you can even create collages if you want to make your memes more of a sequence.
When using Memetic, you’ll find several pre-designed meme generators. You can add the standard top and bottom text you’re probably used to seeing online, you can also add a caption with some blank space above your photo, as well as add news captions
You’ll find meme inspiration in this app based on popular memes you’ve likely seen elsewhere. Your image will have a “Created with Mematic” watermark on it, but it’s easy to crop out.
Meme Maker Pro
Meme Maker Pro was one of the first mobile meme generators I used, and I still recommend using it today. You can choose from a number of blank meme images, including some of the most famous memes (perhaps, like me, you’re old enough to remember the Willy Wonka meme).
When you use a pre-designed meme, you can change the text size. Many of the text options are only available with paid plans, but there’s plenty for you to enjoy without paying.
You can also upload your own photos and videos to the Meme Maker Pro app. The app also has plenty of trending GIFs, and you can even resize memes for specific social media platforms.
To take your meme game to the next level, it’s helpful to understand why we love memes so much.
Memes.com
Memes.com is another user-friendly app for creating memes, and in my opinion, the sign-up process is much easier than many other meme apps. The homepage looks a bit like the TikTok feed, which annoys me a bit – but because creating memes is so streamlined, I can skip it.
You can use a lot of templates to create your memes on Memes.com, such as adding text on top and text on the side. It’s also possible to add text overlays to your photos if you prefer to do so.
Apart from creating memes manually, you can also use AI text prompts to create what you want. Once you’ve added the basics of your meme, you can edit the background colors. It’s worth noting that your images will have the Memes.com watermark on them unless you upgrade to a paid subscription.
If you’re curious to see what other people have come up with, you can always check out this guide on how and where to find the best AI-generated memes. Hopefully, that will give you some ideas.
Imgflip
Imgflip is by far the easiest meme generator to use on your computer. You don’t need to sign up for an account, and unlike many mobile meme generators, you won’t have to deal with more ads than you want. You can easily add text to pre-designed memes or upload your own images before customizing them.
In addition to editing text, you can create memes with AI text prompts. If you’re thinking of doing this, check out these AI prompting tips and tricks that actually work. And you can learn how to create custom AI-generated memes in Imgflip here.
You can upload your own templates to Imgflip in addition to adding various effects to your photo such as blur, sharpening and changing the brightness. If you need more space in your meme, Imgflip offers easy customization in this case.