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Meme templates

Go viral with a meme that’s on trend, yet uniquely yours. Start with Shutterstock’s customizable meme templates, add your own brand of humor, and publish to social!

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The Secret to Creating a Viral Meme

What’s the key to going viral? Find out here and use Shutterstock’s online meme maker to create your own. No graphic design skills needed!

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Frequently asked questions about memes


How do you make a meme?

Try an online meme maker like Shutterstock Create! You can start with a template if you want some creative inspiration, or you can open a blank canvas and build out your own from scratch. Either way, you can upload your own imagery, type in your own text, apply the classic meme font, and throw in some extra touches of humor like stickers, emojis, or graphics. Then download your file or share it to social media directly.


How do I find memes?

When it comes to memes, the internet is always the answer. Try scouting out some general meme sites that aggregate the most popular memes and categorize them. Or head over to Twitter or one of the many meme subreddits to see what’s trending right now. You can also start by browsing our customizable meme templates, and when you see one you love, click Edit to make it your own!


What makes a good meme?

What makes a meme “good” or not will depend on your target audience. GenZers tend to love the more bizarre “deep fried” memes, while older folks on Facebook often recycle classics from a decade ago (or even more!). Start by grabbing some of your favorite memes and creating your own meme moodboard to identify commonalities in design and humor. Then make your own, put it out there on social media, and see how your audience reacts!

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