Video memes are extremely popular online, whether you’re sharing them with your friends on Facebook or posting them on YouTube. If you have some video clips and pictures of your own, creating and sharing your own video meme can be a fun way to stay connected with your friends while still showing off your creative side. If you’re new to the concept of video memes, though, it can be hard to know where to begin. Never fear, though. You can always get inspired with countless templates from a free video maker. 

We’ve compiled this list of five top sites to make a video meme that will help get you started on the right foot!

Boomerang

With Boomerang, you can capture video and turn it into an animated GIF or stop-motion loop. If you’re editing long segments of film for a meme, Boomerang is a valuable tool for curating your content. Additionally, it allows you to animate text using its built-in caption creator. This is perfect for creating funny memes with words. 

The mobile app also comes in handy when you want to create videos without having to boot up your computer. Plus, if all else fails, Boomerang has a feature called Rewind that allows you to edit out mistakes as well as insert missing scenes. It doesn’t always work perfectly (memes need flaws), but it works great in an emergency.

GifMaker

Of all of these options, GifMaker is one of our favorites. It’s simple, easy-to-use interface is perfect for first-time video meme makers. Its menu offers quick access to each of its features so you can easily choose your text, background color and font type. Most importantly, it’s free! The only downside to GifMaker is that it currently only supports still image backgrounds (ie. no moving images). So if you want that cool kitten running at breakneck speed in your memes, try something else on our list instead. But if you just want to superimpose text over a solid color or use photos from another site, then start here.

Pixlr Editor

Unlike its competitors, Pixlr Editor is free. It’s also fast and easy to use. This online editor has all of the tools you need for meme-making in one place, allowing you to see your changes instantly as you make them. All in all, Pixlr Editor is one of our favorite video editors for making memes because it does so much with so little. Best of all? It’s totally free!

Stupeflix Editor

This free video maker from Stupeflix helps users make short, custom videos with text. The editor also allows you to add your own music and images. And it even comes with its own animated character, known as Alex. The videos can also be posted on most social media sites. 

If you’re looking for an easy way to make a video meme (or just create some quick content), give Stupeflix Editor a try. You don’t need much experience to get started; there are options built into the platform that are aimed at newbies. Even so, if you’re willing to put in a little time learning how everything works, you can use Stupeflix Editor for all sorts of things—not just memes. It’s free!

Splice Free Video Maker

This is another free online video editor for making short movies and memes. Splice app lets you edit videos by trimming, cutting, speeding up, slowing down, and adding effects; it also allows users to add music from their own library. The only downside is that you can’t export your creations as HD files (though you can save them as MP4s). 

Regardless of what device you plan on watching your new creation on—be it an iPad or Android tablet—Splice works across platforms. This free site offers dozens of professionally produced templates for making popular meme videos like Harlem Shake. And don’t forget: when used correctly, humor will get views more than just about anything else. So go ahead and pull out those graphic design skills in order to make something funny!

Promo Editor

If you’re on an extreme budget, it might be hard to shell out for professional video editing software. Luckily, there are a variety of sites online that can help you make your own video with text, one of which is the Promo Editor. This free video maker gives you access to templates and pre-made videos. It allows you to customize them with your own voice or text and image content. If that’s not enough, they also offer custom service packages.

Final Word

In short: what separates these five services from free alternatives? Quality and ease of use. The top free tools aren’t bad, but as soon as you want to take things beyond quick logos or banner ads, it quickly becomes apparent that a small fee is worth paying for advanced features and solid customization options. Nevertheless, just opt for the one that best fits your preference. And then, have fun creating meme videos!