<p><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/60ba9648e459cb0018a2c585-2400/shutterstock_339326162.jpg" border="0" alt="Woman using phone" data-mce-source="LOFTFLOW/Shutterstock" data-link="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/young-asian-girl-drinking-coffee-tea-339326162'src=DxhKPugLrfvEvVenHZapqQ-2-27"></p><p></p><bi-shortcode id="summary-shortcode" data-type="summary-shortcode" class="mceNonEditable" contenteditable="false">Summary List Placement</bi-shortcode><p>Memes are the language of the internet. And although some of them can be rather bizarreask anyone over the age of 30 what "yeet" means and they'll look at you like you've grown a second headthere's no denying that they're often hilarious.</p><p>There are countless kinds of memes, but the kind that most people recognize are simply images with a line or two of text on them. These are also called "image macros," and they're incredibly popular.</p><p>Luckily, there's no shortage of apps out there that will help you make memes. Here's a roundup of the best, along with short guides on how to use some of them.</p><aside class="quick-tip headline-regular"><p><strong>Quick tip:</strong> Although you can use whatever kind of text you like, the font used in most memes is called "Impact." Impact comes preinstalled on most computers, but if you don't have it, you can buy it (or fonts that look like it) online.</p></aside><h2><strong>How to make a meme using a picture</strong></h2><p>This is the easiest method. Any app that lets you put text on pictures will do here.</p><p>Some of the easiest to find and use are:</p><h3><strong>Paint</strong></h3><p>Paint, formerly known as MSPaint, comes preinstalled on all Windows computers. </p><p>Just open the image you want to turn into a meme in Paint, click the "A" icon in the toolbar at the top of the screen, and click the spot on the image where you want to have text. You can also choose your font and text size from the toolbar.</p><p><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/60ba8e4993c6fa00195e5538-850/how to make a meme 1.png" border="0" alt="how to make a meme 1" data-mce-source="William Antonelli/Insider" data-mce-caption="Paint has a basic text editor that you can use to make memes."></p><p>Once you place your text in Paint, however, it can't be edited. So if you make a typo or mistake, you might need to start the whole thing over.</p><h3><strong>Photoshop</strong></h3><p>Unlike Paint, Adobe Photoshop is a premium app that you usually need a subscription to use. But it has an immense amount of features that'll help you in your meme-making quest.</p><p>Load your image into Photoshop and click the <strong>"T" icon</strong> on the lefthand toolbar, then click anywhere on the image and start typing. The options at the top of the screen can help you pick the font, size, style, and more.</p><p><img src="https://static6.businessinsider.com/image/60ba8fe9e459cb0018a2c55d-1920/how to make a meme 5.png" border="0" alt="how to make a meme 5" data-mce-source="William Antonelli/Insider" data-mce-caption="Photoshop lets you add text &quotlayers&quot that can be moved and edited."></p><p>Also unlike Paint, once you've placed your text, you can double-click it to edit it. And the <strong>Move tool</strong> (the very first icon in the left toolbar) will let you move, shrink, or enlarge the text however you like.</p><p>Clicking <strong>Type</strong> and then <strong>Panels</strong> at the top of the screen also gives you access to a number of menus that'll let you add effects and styles to your text.</p><p>And of course, feel free to edit the picture itself however you like using Photoshop's powerful tools.</p><h3><strong>Mematic</strong></h3><p>If you want to make memes on your smartphone, check out Mematic, a free app for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mematic-the-meme-maker/id491076730">both iPhone</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details'id=net.trilliarden.mematic&hl=en_US&gl=US">Android devices</a>. </p><p>As soon as Mematic opens, you'll be given several default meme templates. You can also select <strong>Free STYLE</strong> if you'd like to make an entirely custom meme format.</p><p>Pick one of the default memes, or upload your own picture. Tap <strong>Captions</strong> at the bottom to add text, another image, or a watermark. <strong>Background</strong> lets you change the picture's size and placement, and add filters or color corrections.</p><p><img src="https://static4.businessinsider.com/image/60ba9074e459cb0018a2c560-1080/how to make a meme 3.png" border="0" alt="how to make a meme 3" data-mce-source="William Antonelli/Insider" data-mce-caption="Mematic lets you add text, filters, and more."></p><p>Once your meme is complete, tap <strong>Export</strong> and then <strong>Save</strong>. Your meme will download into your phone's camera roll, where you can view or share it like any other picture.</p><aside class="quick-tip headline-regular"><p><strong>Note:</strong> Unless you pay for Mematic Pro, all your memes will have small "made with mematic" watermark in the bottom-left corner.</p></aside><h3><strong>Imgur</strong></h3><p>Imgur is one of the biggest photo-sharing sites on the internet. And one of the ways they keep users around is by offering fun tools like the <a href="https://imgur.com/memegen">Imgur Meme Generator</a>.</p><p>Head to the Meme Generator, and you'll be given two options. <strong>Select a default meme</strong> will let you pick from dozens of popular meme formats to make a picture with, while <strong>upload new background</strong> lets you pick a new picture to write text on.</p><p>Once you've got a picture selected, you can add text anywhere. If you don't want one of the text boxes, just delete everything inside of it. Use the small green arrows on the bottom-right corner of each text box to move and resize it.</p><p>When you're done, give your picture a name and click <strong>make this meme!</strong></p><p><strong><img src="https://static6.businessinsider.com/image/60ba90fc93c6fa00195e554a-1269/how to make a meme 6.png" border="0" alt="how to make a meme 6" data-mce-source="William Antonelli/Insider" data-mce-caption="Set your top and bottom text, then click &quotMake this meme!&quot"></strong></p><p>Your meme will be uploaded to Imgur, where you can save it to your computer or just share the link.</p><aside class="quick-tip headline-regular"><p><strong>Quick tip:</strong> If you want to see the sorts of pictures that other users are making, <a href="https://imgur.com/t/memes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">check out Imgur's <strong>memes</strong> section</a>.</p></aside><h2><strong>How to make a meme using a GIF</strong></h2><p>Tools for editing GIFs are a bit more limited. But you can still do it easily on your smartphone or computer.</p><h3><strong>GIPHY</strong></h3><p>GIPHY is a company and app dedicated to making and sharing GIFs. They offer a free app for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/giphy-the-gif-search-engine/id974748812" target="_blank" rel="noopener">both iPhone</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details'id=com.giphy.messenger&hl=en_US&gl=US" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Android devices</a> that lets you turn any GIF on your phone into a meme.</p><p>Download and open the app, and then create an account (or sign in if you already have one). On the homepage, tap <strong>Create</strong> in the top-right corner.</p><p>Your camera will turn on, because on this screen, you can take a video that will then be converted into a GIF that you can put captions on. If you'd rather use a GIF that you already have saved, however, tap the icon in the bottom-left corner.</p><aside class="quick-tip headline-regular"><p><strong>Note:</strong> You'll likely need to give GIPHY permission to access both your camera and photos.</p></aside><p>Select the GIF from your photo library and upload it. Once uploaded, tap the <strong>Aa</strong> icon to add text. The other icons will let you add filters and stickers.</p><p><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/60ba926c93c6fa00195e5557-828/how to make a meme 7.png" border="0" alt="how to make a meme 7" data-mce-source="William Antonelli/Insider; PRGuitarman" data-mce-caption="You can add text in a variety of styles, and all sorts of stickers."></p><p>Press the right-facing arrow, and you can share, save, or upload your completed meme.</p><h3><strong>Kapwing</strong></h3><p><a href="https://www.kapwing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kapwing</a> is a video-editing website that gives users powerful editing tools for free. You can use it to edit photos, videos, or GIFs. Note that to use all its features, you'll need to be on a computer, not a phone.</p><p>Head to Kapwing's Meme Maker and click <strong>Get Started</strong>. On the page that opens, upload a GIF by dragging it into the window or by clicking <strong>Click to upload</strong>.</p><p>Once uploaded, it's time to start meme-making. Click <strong>Text</strong> in the top-left to add captions, but also check out the <strong>Images</strong>, <strong>Audio</strong>, and <strong>Elements</strong> options. These will let you add picture-in-picture images, sounds, and shapes. They're great if you want to make a truly wild meme.</p><p><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/60ba929693c6fa00195e5559-800/sax kid gif.gif" border="0" alt="sax kid gif" data-mce-source="William Antonelli/Insider" data-mce-caption="Once you've uploaded a GIF, you can add and format text."></p><p>When you're done, click the arrow next to Export Video in the top-right, and then Export GIF. Your GIF will process, and you can then download or share it.</p><aside class="quick-tip headline-regular"><p><strong>Important:</strong> Any GIF you make will have a Kapwing watermark in the bottom-right. You'll need to create a Kapwing account to get rid of it.</p></aside><h2><strong>How to make a meme using a video</strong></h2><p>Video memes are great for websites like YouTube and Twitter, which support and play videos natively.</p><h3><strong>Kapwing</strong></h3><p>Just like we explained above, Kapwing supports all types of files, including videos.</p><p>Simply upload your video and edit it the same way you would a GIF. You can add text, audio, and more. And if there's a section of the video that you don't want, use the timeline at the bottom of the screen and the <strong>Split</strong> option to trim out whatever you like.</p><h3><strong>Professional video-editing apps</strong></h3><p>Adding text to a video isn't a complicated process. 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