Joe Maring / Android Authority
TL;DR Google Photos’ new Me Meme feature uses AI to create personalized memes.
It works with selfies and meme templates inside the Photos app.
The feature is now rolling out for users in the US.
Did you ever want to be the distracted boyfriend looking over his shoulder? Or the “change my mind” guy sitting smugly with his coffee? Google Photos is about to flex its AI image-generation muscles to give you that chance, with its new Me Meme feature now rolling out.
The feature was announced in a post on Google’s support forums by a member of the Google Photos team, who describes Me Meme as a quick way to turn your own photos into shareable meme images using generative AI. It’s rolling out now to users in the US and lives directly inside the Photos app.
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Once you get the feature, using it is straightforward. Open Google Photos, tap Create, then Me Meme, pick a template (or upload your own reference image), choose a photo of yourself, and hit Generate. Google suggests using a clear, front-facing selfie for best results. Once the meme is created, you can save it, regenerate a new version, compare it with the original photo, or share it straight away. Google also flags the feature as experimental, just to keep your expectations in check.
We got a bit of a heads-up that this feature was coming. Back in October, we spotted Me Meme during an APK teardown of Google Photos, where early code pointed to an AI-powered meme generator already taking shape behind the scenes. The name “Me Meme” was already in place, along with hints that the feature would rely on a reference photo, ideally a clear selfie.
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