Free Online Meme Generator

Choose an original template or use your own image, add captions, extra images, and stickers, then download PNG, JPG, or WebP—no account and no watermark.

No signupNo watermarkLocal files stay on your device

Start with a meme template

Original Starlight templates, ready for your captions.

No templates match that search. Upload an image or start blank instead.

JPG, PNG, or WebP • maximum 20 MB

Preview

1280 × 720 px

Make your meme

Choose a starting point. You can change everything later.

Or drop / paste an image here
Press Enter to choose a file • JPG, PNG, or WebP • up to 20 MB

No signup • No watermark • Images stay on your device.
Local files are decoded with browser APIs and rendered on this canvas. They are not sent to Starlight Tools and disappear when this tab closes.

Select a layer, then drag it or use arrow keys. Shift + arrow moves 5 px.

Quick captions

Top and bottom layers appear automatically when you choose an image.

Image and canvas
The browser fetches this remote file from the URL host. That host must allow cross-origin access; local uploads remain on your device.
Image fit
100%
Rotate and flip
Layers, images, and stickers

Reusable stickers

48 px
6 px
100%
0°
Text spacing and effects
1.05
0.5 px
0°
Style
Download, copy, and share
92%
PNG or WebP only

1280 × 720 px • estimated PNG size 900 KB

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Try a proven layout

Each example starts from the same Inbox Side-Eye image and configures the editor for you.

ME OPENING MY INBOXAFTER ONE DAY OFF

Classic top / bottom

Original ratio • overlay text • bold outline

Outside caption

1:1 canvas • white space above • dark text

TASK COMPLETED

Square social post

1:1 canvas • centered image • status sticker

LIVE REACTION💥

Reaction + sticker

Original ratio • extra burst sticker • short caption

How to make a meme in three steps

Choose a starting image

Pick an original template, upload or paste a JPG, PNG, or WebP, fetch an image URL, or start blank.

Write and style it

Use the visible top and bottom fields, then open Advanced options for more text, images, stickers, spacing, crop, and layout controls.

Export or share

Choose PNG, JPG, or WebP, then download, copy as PNG, or open your device share sheet when available.

Practical settings that work

  • Classic image macro: keep the original ratio, use short uppercase captions, and add a 4–8 px black outline.
  • Outside caption: add space above or below so text does not cover an important face or detail.
  • Social dimensions: choose 1:1 for square posts, 4:5 for portrait feeds, 9:16 for stories/reels, or 16:9 for wide posts.
  • Readability: use high contrast, keep lines brief, and check the preview at phone size before exporting.
  • PNG: best for crisp text and transparency. JPG: usually smaller for photos. WebP: balances quality and size in modern apps.
  • Templates: selecting one preloads a caption arrangement; every caption remains editable and movable.

Privacy and ownership

Uploaded and pasted files are decoded through browser APIs and rendered locally; Starlight Tools does not receive them. They remain only in this page session and disappear when the tab closes. An image URL is different: your browser requests that file from the remote host you specify.

The included templates are original assets created for this editor. You are responsible for having the rights to other images, fonts, logos, people, and material you add. The tool does not grant universal commercial-use rights.

Tool version 2.0 • Interface, privacy wording, and format support last reviewed 18 July 2026.

Meme generator FAQ

Is this meme generator free?
Yes. The editor and its included original templates are free to use.
Does it add a watermark or require signup?
No. Downloads have no Starlight Tools watermark, and no account is required.
Are my images uploaded to Starlight Tools?
No. Local files and pasted images are decoded and rendered in your browser. An image URL is fetched directly from the remote host you enter and may be subject to that host's policies.
Can I use meme templates?
Yes. Search the included original popular, classic, and trending-style templates, or use your own image.
Can I paste a screenshot?
Yes. Copy an image or screenshot, focus the page, and press Ctrl+V or Command+V.
Which input and output formats work?
Input supports JPG, PNG, and WebP up to 20 MB. Output supports PNG, JPG, and WebP; clipboard copy uses PNG for broad compatibility.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, in current mobile browsers. Available paste, clipboard, and native-share features depend on browser and device permissions.
What meme dimensions should I choose?
Use the original ratio for image macros, 1:1 for square posts, 4:5 for portrait feeds, 9:16 for stories and reels, or 16:9 for wide posts.
What font is commonly used for memes?
Impact or another heavy condensed sans-serif with white fill and a black outline is common. Font availability and licensing can vary by device and font source.
Can I use the result commercially?
The editor does not grant rights to uploaded images, remote images, fonts, or third-party material. Check the rights and licences for every asset and any applicable personality, trademark, or other restrictions.
How long are images kept?
The editor keeps the working image only in the current page session. It disappears when the tab is closed or reloaded unless you download it.

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