Complete guide: How to create an Instagram Meme

A few years ago, the term "meme" would not mean anything to most people. But thanks to the Internet and the viral nature of the online world, there is always a meme for almost all major events happening globally. Memes are the most-liked Instagram posts, as well as on other social media platforms.

Scrolling through tons of memes is usually fun, but have you ever wondered how they make Instagram memes? Well, it is not as hard as it looks, and you don't need any sort of complicated software to create a meme. Nowadays, apps like Mojo help you create stunning social content, including memes and videos, in just a few clicks. The app has an Instagram post template with captions making anytime the best time to post on Instagram.   

We are going to detail the steps on how to make an Instagram meme, including how to share a post on Instagram and Instagram post size.

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Creating an Instagram Meme Using the Mojo App

Mojo is an app designed by Archery Inc. which turn your ideas into powerful visuals for your Instagram followers and other social media platforms. The app has over 500 unique, animated templates, original text styles, and music, and it also allows you to add custom photos and videos or templates. Mojo offers 15 free, six-dynamic free text styles, think Lumen5 style animated captions for Instagram posts. 

Making a static meme

Static memes make up the majority of Instagram meme posts. Here are the steps you should follow when making a static Instagram meme.

Step One: Select a Template

To create an appealing Instagram meme, you need to have a striking idea of what you want to do since the content directly influences the type of template you will use. For example, different templates of "Kermit the frog" can express sarcasm, awkward social encounters, or cheeky comments about others. Based on the content you want to create, you can choose between a video or photo template. The Mojo app has millions of stock videos, GIFS, and images within the app that you can search and apply accordingly. 

Step Two: Add Customizations

Instagram post size matters, so you have to customize the template to fit the required dimensions. Among its new features, the Mojo app allows you to set any pixel dimensions for your creation right from the format menu with templates for Instagram post size dimensions as well as for other social media platforms. Once the dimensions are in place, the next is to add the captions. You can place animated texts by customizing their size, alignment, timing, color, shadow, or add line space. You can also add graphics such as GIFS and stickers during this step, especially if you want to hide some sensitive information.

Step Three: Create and Share

Once you are through with customizations, click the generate button to create the meme and select how the meme will be shared on social media platforms. Alternatively, you can save the meme to your phone or as a template on the app itself that can be retrieved at the "My Stories" tab. Now would be a good time to add a page that displays links to your other social media platforms. Following the new updates on the Mojo app, you can now set a reminder for sharing. Go to the sharing screen and select "set reminder for later" to select the date and time you want to share the meme.

Making a video meme

The popularity of TikTok made video memes more popular than before, and it is now common to find them when scrolling through your page. The process of creating a video meme is similar to creating a static meme but with slight differences. Here are ways to use the Mojo app to create different video memes.

Adding filters to a video meme

Instagram is the king of filters and allows you to browse effects on the platform's effect gallery. However, the filters are mostly focused on photos; sometimes, they are not enough. This is where the Mojo App steps in, giving you access to over 400 unique digital video filters. You can import your videos and apply effects and filters that suit the kind of meme you are looking to create. Some of the filters to try on the app include VHS, disco, black & white, and many more. 

Making a video meme with pictures

A video meme compilation is something common nowadays, given different users create different memes using the same meme. To create a video meme using pictures, you first need to choose the right photos for the compilation. Ensure the photos or GIFS are of high resolution to make the meme more dynamic. Following which, select music that is catchy and references the meme in one way or another, and ensures the pictures flow with the rhythm of the music. Once everything is sorted, you can select a template from the Mojo app that best suits your needs to generate the video meme.  

Adding music to a video meme

Adding the right music to a video meme makes it more relatable and memorable, especially in pop culture. During this process, the most important rule is that you should only use royalty-free music regardless of genre. With that in mind, you can add music to a video in the Mojo app in a few steps. Tap on the "brush" button on the bottom left of your screen, which gives you access to every audio feature on the app. Select music from your device or the Mojo audio library that will evoke the right emotions, and select the parts that best suit your needs.

Posting an Instagram Meme on The Platform  

Posting or sharing the meme on Instagram is relatively easy, especially if you want to share it directly from the Mojo app. All you have to do is click on the "share" button and click on the Instagram button, which is already synced to your account. Fortunately, if you have saved the meme on your device, you can also access it directly from the Instagram page. 

Here are the steps you need to follow to post a meme on Instagram.

Once you are on the Instagram page, tap the plus (+) sign on the top right side of the screen. It will direct you to a page where you can choose a video or photo from your device or shoot one from the app itself. 

Select the images or videos you intend to upload, then click on the arrow button in the top right corner. You are only limited to squares on Instagram, so you have to crop the picture to fit Instagram dimensions as you carry out other final details editing. 

After the edits, it's time to get creative and type in your Instagram caption, which will help optimize the app's search algorithm. When you are ready to post, click on the Share button to send it to your friends and other social media accounts. Visit the Mojo website or PlayStore today to download the app for free.

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