fauxreel

Fake iMessage text video maker

Blue bubbles, grey bubbles, the three typing dots and a little “Delivered” that turns into “Read 21:38”. Write the texts, or start from a funny one, and get a video that looks like an iPhone screen recording.

FreeNo sign-upWorks on your phoneMP4 · GIF · WebM

Make an iMessage-style video →▶ See an example

A phone playing the fake iMessage chat “Beware the Ides”

How it works

  1. Write the chat

    One line per message: Name: message. Add (pause 2) before a punchline. Or start from one of 1085 funny chats.

  2. Pick the look

    iMessage style is already picked. Choose iPhone or Android, light or dark, and whose phone it is.

  3. Export and share

    Download an MP4, GIF or WebM, or share it straight to TikTok, Instagram or WhatsApp from your phone.

What you get

  • Blue bubbles for you, grey for them
  • The bouncing three-dot typing bubble
  • “Delivered”, then “Read” with the time, under your last text
  • The contact’s initials at the top, like on an iPhone
  • Your own clock time and battery level
  • Light or dark mode

Start from a funny chat

Browse all 1085 chats →

Other looks

Questions

Does it only work on an iPhone?

No. It runs in any modern browser, on Android, Windows or Mac too. The video looks like an iPhone either way.

Is this made by Apple?

No. Faux Reel is an independent tool for fun and parody, not linked to Apple or iMessage. Please don’t use it to fool or hurt anyone.

Is it free?

Yes. No sign-up, no app to install, no ads. Everything runs in your browser.

Does my chat get uploaded anywhere?

No. The video is made on your own phone or computer. What you type never leaves it.

Is there a watermark?

A tiny “fauxreel” in the corner and a short card at the end, so people know it’s a joke.