Inside jokes, epic fails, trending clips, and pop culture references—turn them all into share-worthy content with Descript as your Meme Video Maker. Build your own meme templates, try our built-in stock library, or tap into AI-driven tools to craft fun, relatable videos. It's free to get started.
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Create a new video project
In a new project in Descript, upload your media for the meme video by dragging and dropping them into the timeline. You can also click the Media icon to pick from Descript’s library of videos, images, GIFs, and music. If you need a voiceover, type out your script in the text editor and click Add speaker to start generating an AI voice.
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Edit your meme video
Decide your video’s aspect ratio in Descript, whether landscape, portrait, or anything else. Our intuitive editor lets you add GIFs, apply the Green Screen effect, and insert transitions. You can also generate text, audio, or images with AI to supercharge your meme video editor process. Subtitles add the finishing touch—just click the Text icon to add your text and style it however you like.
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Publish and share
Once you’re finished, hit Publish to share your meme video as a web link or export it as a high-resolution MP4 or GIF, ready for your favorite platform.
Large stock media library with meme-friendly GIFs
Descript’s large media collection includes videos and GIFs inspired by popular memes—like This is Fine Dog and Distracted Boyfriend—so you can make a video meme that stands out. Go beyond static images and give your audience content that truly moves.
A video meme maker for every platform
Trying to export the same meme across social platforms? Our video meme maker helps you shift between landscape, portrait, or any dimension to keep your meme video consistent. You can also create templates with watermarks for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and more.
Built-in creative AI assistant
Spark new ideas with AI that turns text into images, AI voices, and even scripts or social media captions to craft amusing memes. You can clone voices in various tones, emotions, and accents to add punchlines to your meme videos. Or apply Green Screen to remove backgrounds in GIFs, images, and videos to set your memes wherever you imagine.
Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing platform that functions like a doc, perfect for memes, podcasts, and everything in between.
Video editing
If you’ve ever typed in a doc, you’ll feel at ease. This is professional-level editing without the overly complicated steps.
Stock media library
Choose from a large library of free stock media, including videos, images, sounds, and music from top sources like Unsplash and GIPHY.
Transcription
Enjoy fast and accurate audio and video transcription powered by artificial intelligence for up to 95% accuracy.
Social media clips
Create multiple versions of your meme for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or anywhere else you want to share.
30 minutes / month of dubbing in 20+ languages
Can a video clip be a meme? 
Yes, you can turn a funny video clip into a meme. Pick a favorite section and use Descript's video meme generator to edit it by adding captions, sound effects, music, or images. Resize for different social apps if needed. Check out our guide on creating shareable meme videos.
How do you make a meme video or GIF?
Descript makes it easy to create a custom meme video or GIF. Upload your own clips or browse our stock library, then add captions or overlay any silly text. If you want to make a GIF, Descript also serves as a GIF editor.
What video editor do meme makers use?
Many turn to Descript's AI-powered editor as their go-to meme video editor. It combines audio and video editing in one place, making it a solid choice for dynamic memes that include audio, text, or visual effects.
