TheFake
PlatformsExamplesPricingBlog
Open Studio
Creator Workflow Tool

Fake Chat Mockups for Online Courses

A slide that says "always be polite in customer chat" teaches nothing. A side-by-side mockup showing a rude reply next to a professional one teaches everything. That is what this tool builds.

Create a Course Chat Mockup
Instant browser editor
Free to start
35+ platforms

Creator Workflow Features

Everything you need to plan, edit, and export believable chat visuals.

  • Side-by-side good vs bad communication examples in two clicks (duplicate, edit one copy)
  • Slack layout for workplace training, WhatsApp for customer-facing modules, iMessage for casual tone lessons
  • PNG export for Google Slides, Canva, and printed worksheets — no special plugin needed
  • MP4 clips with message reveal for walkthrough-style lesson videos in Loom or your LMS
  • Rename characters per module so the same "angry customer" scenario adapts to retail, SaaS, or healthcare
  • Exports have no watermarks — students see the example, not the tool that made it

Export for Any Channel

Generate PNG and MP4 outputs for short-form, long-form, and presentation workflows.

Multi-Platform Styling

Match UI patterns for the channels your audience already recognizes.

Fast Creative Iteration

Test alternate scripts, pacing, and reveal angles without rebuilding from scratch.

Production Use Cases

Real scenarios where this workflow saves production time and rework.

Communication Skills Lessons

Show good vs bad messaging examples in customer service, sales, or management training.

Language Learning

Create realistic conversation examples in different messaging contexts for language practice.

Marketing Case Studies

Build DM outreach or customer chat examples for social media marketing courses.

Cybersecurity Training

Show phishing message examples and social engineering scenarios in a safe, visual format.

Chat examples that teach better than bullet points

Students remember scenarios, not rules. A chat mockup showing a bad customer reply next to a good one teaches tone faster than a paragraph explaining the same concept.

Match the platform to the lesson context. Use Slack for workplace communication courses, WhatsApp for customer-facing scenarios, and iMessage for casual communication skills.

Keep each example focused on one teaching point. If you need to show escalation, create a sequence of two or three screens rather than cramming everything into one long thread.

Course content checklist

  • Label each mockup clearly so students know what to look for.
  • Use consistent character names across related examples.
  • Export at a resolution that stays sharp when projected or viewed on mobile.
  • Create a "wrong way" and "right way" pair for maximum learning impact.

Workflow FAQ

Short answers about setup, exports, and practical usage.

My LMS only supports image and video uploads. Will this work?

PNG screenshots embed in any LMS that accepts images. MP4 clips work for platforms like Teachable, Thinkific, and Kajabi. If your LMS supports iframes, you can embed directly.

How do I build a good-versus-bad communication example?

Duplicate the conversation, then edit one copy to show the mistake. Export both side by side. The visual contrast teaches faster than a paragraph of explanation because students compare instead of reading.

I teach cybersecurity — can I simulate phishing messages?

Pick the platform your students actually use (Instagram DM, WhatsApp, SMS) and write the phishing attempt as a realistic message. Pair it with a second screenshot showing the red flags highlighted. The realism is the teaching tool.

Start Building Your Scene

Open the editor, draft your sequence, and export in minutes.

Create a Course Chat Mockup