Free Online Meme Generator – Create and Share Memes
Create memes online for free. Upload an image or select a meme template, add custom text, download your meme, and generate a shareable image link instantly.
Free online meme generator for captions and shareable links
Online Image Share includes a free meme maker so you can design a captioned image and host it in one workflow. Unlike standalone meme sites that only export a file, this tool can upload your finished meme through our image hosting pipeline and return a direct shareable URL for Discord, Reddit, forums, Slack, and social posts.
How to create a meme online
Choose an image source
Upload a JPG, PNG, WebP, or GIF, paste from your clipboard, import a public image URL, start from a blank canvas, or select a popular meme template.
Add and style text layers
Use Top Text and Bottom Text for classic meme captions, or add free-position text. Adjust font, size, color, outline, shadow, alignment, opacity, and rotation. Drag layers on the canvas to place them.
Preview in real time
The meme canvas updates as you edit. Undo, redo, zoom, flip, rotate, and layer controls help you refine the design before export.
Download or get a shareable meme URL
Export PNG, JPEG, or WebP for local download, or choose Upload and Share to host the generated meme and copy viewer, Markdown, HTML, and BBCode links.
Upload a custom meme image
Bring your own photo or screenshot. The editor preserves the original aspect ratio unless you choose an output ratio such as square 1:1, portrait 4:5, story 9:16, or landscape 16:9.
Add top and bottom text
Classic meme style defaults to uppercase bold white text with a black outline and centered alignment. Multiple text and emoji sticker layers are supported.
Download your meme
Save locally as PNG for quality, or JPEG/WebP when you need a smaller file. Quality controls are available for JPEG and WebP exports.
Create a shareable meme URL
Upload and Share hosts only the final generated meme, not your unfinished draft. You get the same sharing formats used across Online Image Share.
Supported formats and privacy
Supported source formats are JPG, JPEG, PNG, WebP, and GIF up to 10MB. Editor drafts stay in your browser temporarily via IndexedDB. Uploaded memes follow the same storage, moderation, and retention rules as regular image uploads. Anonymous users can create and share; signed-in users can manage memes from the dashboard. Read our privacy policy for details.
Frequently asked questions
Is the online meme generator free?
Yes. You can create, download, and share memes without paying. Anonymous uploads use the same free hosting limits as the main uploader.
Do I need an account to share a meme?
No. Anonymous users can upload generated memes and get a shareable URL. Creating an account lets you manage those images from your dashboard.
Where do meme templates come from?
Popular layout metadata is loaded from a configurable template catalog. Many layouts reference Imgflip-hosted template images at runtime and are not redistributed as project assets. You can always upload your own image instead.
Can I recover my meme after refreshing the page?
Yes for a limited time. The editor saves a temporary draft in your browser, including layers and styles. Use Clear Draft to remove it.
What happens when I click Upload and Share?
The canvas is exported to an image file, validated server-side, stored through the existing CDN pipeline, and returned with the same share response used by normal image uploads.
What image formats does the meme maker support?
You can import JPG, JPEG, PNG, WebP, and GIF files up to 10MB. Finished memes can be exported as PNG, JPEG, or WebP before download or upload.
Can I use my own photo instead of a template?
Yes. Upload a file, paste from your clipboard, or import an image URL. Templates are optional shortcuts for classic meme layouts.