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Chat, DM, story, post, comments, and finance layouts in one editor

Build Fake Chats forTop Social Platforms

Create realistic chat scenes for major platforms from one editor, then export as screenshots or video.

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Chat & DM layouts

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Social layouts

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Generator pages

PNG / MP4

Export formats

Choose Your Platform

Select an app to open the editor. Each generator is built to match that app's interface and content patterns.

How to choose the right generator

TheFake currently supports 21 chat and DM generators, 5 social post generators, 7 comment-thread generators, and 2 story generator layouts. Each editor is built around the native interface patterns of its platform, so your exported content stays visually consistent with what viewers already recognize from real apps.

If your project is script-based or dialogue-driven, start with a chat generator and focus on rhythm, timestamp progression, and message density. For brand campaigns, use post generators where profile metadata, captions, and engagement counters matter more than typing animations. Story generators are best when your narrative depends on full-screen overlays, quick transitions, and vertical pacing.

Most teams use this page as a central route map: select a platform, test one static screenshot, then export a matching MP4 to compare readability and engagement impact. That process helps you spot UI inconsistencies before publishing and makes it easier to keep visual standards consistent across channels.

Chat & DM scenes

Best for scripted conversations, skits, reaction content, and educational walkthroughs where realistic message flow is the priority.

Post mockups

Best for campaign previews, social proof visuals, and ad concepts where caption formatting and engagement metrics need to look credible.

Story formats

Best for full-screen vertical sequences with text overlays, interactive stickers, and fast pacing optimized for short-form distribution.

Realism and Control

Go beyond static screenshots with editable UI details, animation timing, and export controls.

Fully Customizable

Edit time, battery, signal, names, avatars, and every message detail.

Smooth Animation

Export chats as videos with typing indicators, scrolling, and timed message reveals.

HD Export

Export high-resolution PNGs and MP4s for editing, posting, or client review.

Private & Secure

All processing happens in your browser. Your data never touches our servers.

Who Uses TheFake?

Content Creation

Make text story videos for TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.

Film & Video Production

Drop believable chat scenes into films, music videos, and ads.

Marketing & Advertising

Show product flows or create social-proof style screenshots.

Entertainment & Pranks

Create harmless pranks and quick skits to share.

Education & Training

Teach digital literacy and anti-phishing with realistic examples.

UI/UX Prototyping

Mock up chat flows for product demos and user tests.

Dating & Relationships

Build dating skits and relationship scenarios with Tinder and Bumble-style screens.

Guides & Popular Pages

Common Questions

What is TheFake?

TheFake is a browser-based editor for creating fake chat screenshots and animated text message videos. It supports WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram, TikTok, and more.

Is TheFake free to use?

Yes. The free plan includes all platforms and unlimited screenshots. Pro adds HD video exports, no video watermark, and priority rendering.

Can I export chats as videos?

Yes. You can export MP4 videos with typing indicators, message animations, and read receipts.

What platforms are supported?

TheFake supports WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram DM, TikTok, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, LINE, Discord, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Viber, Snapchat, X (Twitter) DM, Tinder, Bumble, and legacy iOS/Android text messages. It also supports post generators for X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Is it legal to create fake chat screenshots?

TheFake is for entertainment, content creation, and education. Use it responsibly and never use fake chats to deceive, harass, or defame others.

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