Google Photos is expanding its use of generative AI with a new experimental feature called Me Meme, which lets users create memes using their own photos. The feature is currently rolling out on Android and iOS devices in the US.
Turning Selfies Into Memes
Me Meme allows users to turn their own image into a meme using AI. To get started, users can either select a preset meme template available within Google Photos or upload a reference image of their choice. After that, they pick a selfie or portrait where their face is clearly visible. Google advises using a well-lit, front-facing photo that is sharp and in focus for better results.
Before generating the meme, users can make minor adjustments to the selected image. Once created, the meme can be saved to the photo library, regenerated if the result isn’t satisfactory, or shared directly. Google also includes tools that let users compare the original image with the AI-generated version and submit feedback on the output.
Unlike the Gemini app, which already supports image and meme generation through text prompts, Me Meme is designed to be more guided. By placing the feature directly inside the Create tab of Google Photos, Google appears to be targeting everyday users who may not want to experiment with prompts or switch between multiple apps.
The name “Me Meme” seems intentionally simple and shareable, reflecting Google Photos’ broader effort to turn the Create tab into a space for casual, creative AI tools. The feature now sits alongside options such as Create with AI, Photo to video, Remix, Collage, Highlight video, Cinematic photo, and Animation.
For now, Me Meme is labelled as experimental and is being rolled out gradually. It was not available on all devices during testing, and Google has not shared timelines on when the feature might expand beyond the US or move out of the testing phase.
Google Photos was first launched in May 2015 as a standalone service following Google+ Photos, which itself replaced Picasa. In 2021, Google ended its free unlimited photo storage policy, moving users to a shared 15GB limit across Google Drive, Gmail, and Photos. More recently, the platform has seen deeper AI integration, including tools like Magic Editor and Gemini-powered Ask Photos.
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