From the Editors

Stay relevant with the latest memes

When the group chat hits a flow state and you want to keep the vibe going, you need tools that help you hop on the joke before the moment passes. Try these apps that provide everything you need to drop the perfect reaction right when it matters most.

Animate your reactions

GIPHY: GIFs, Stickers & Clips

Giphy, Inc.

Contains ads

GIPHY goes beyond static images by letting you overlay text and stickers onto millions of looping clips. Search for a specific pop culture moment or upload your own video to trim into a bite-sized file. Add animated text to emphasize your point, then instantly drop your creation into messaging apps or social channels without missing a beat. Best feature: The intuitive text creation suite allows you to animate your own phrases instantly.

Build visual mashups

Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video

PicsArt, Inc.

Contains adsIn-app purchases

Picsart arms you with a massive library of stickers and customizable templates to jump on jokes instantly. Layer images, apply filters, and use intuitive cutout tools to build reaction images for any conversation. It functions as a complete creative suite that still prioritizes speed. Best feature: Try to isolate subjects to remix complex visual gags on the fly.

Turn inside jokes into sticker packs

Sticker.ly - Sticker Maker

Naver Z Corporation

Contains adsIn-app purchases

Sticker.ly makes it easy to turn your saved videos into expressive animated stickers without tedious manual editing. Add customized text, organize your creations into dedicated packs, and seamlessly export them to WhatsApp or Telegram to keep your group chats endlessly entertained. Best feature: Auto Cut instantly removes backgrounds from your photos and videos to generate flawless, ready-to-share stickers.