Create social-first DM stories
Use the recognizable Instagram DM layout for confessions, drama and comedic exchanges.
Instagram videos for short-form creators
Turn a script into a Fake Instagram story viewers read to the end
Build visual direct-message stories built for social feeds into a paced vertical narrative for creators, influencers and social-first storytellers. Reveal each message at the right moment, preview the sequence and render without recording a phone screen.
Make a Instagram videoFree preview · No installation
Start with a story, not an empty screen
Pick a plot. Make it yours.
Why Instagram works for message-led video
The format combines visual direct-message stories built for social feeds with deliberate reveal timing.
Stand out in feeds
Gradient outgoing bubbles and a minimal header catch attention in screenshots and videos.
Mock influencer conversations
Stage brand deals, fan DMs or collaborator chats without touching a real account.
Export for any platform
Turn the conversation into a still screenshot or an animated vertical video.
From Instagram script to vertical video
- 1
Write for retention
Open with a Instagram-style message that creates an unanswered question.
- 2
Direct the reveal
Assign speakers, refine timing and preview how each reply changes the scene.
- 3
Render for the feed
Choose a vertical format, export the animation and finish your post.
Social storytelling
A DM feels personal because it looks private
Instagram-style fiction works when the message looks like it was pulled straight from someone’s inbox.
1Start with a message that feels too personal to share
2Keep replies short and visual
3End on a line people will want to screenshot
Create chat stories people watch
Write a conversation, pick a messenger and export a screenshot or video. Every option includes the complete Premium toolkit.
- 10+ messenger styles
- Screenshot and video
- No watermark
- Full HD and 4K
- Group chats
- Transparent overlays
Frequently asked questions
Is this Instagram video maker free?
You can write, style and preview a conversation for free. Premium unlocks watermark-free Full HD, 4K and video exports.
Do I need to create an account?
No account is required to begin writing and previewing. Sign-in may be required when purchasing or using paid export features.
Can I create personal and group chats?
Yes. Create a direct exchange or add multiple named participants with individual avatars and assigned messages.
Can I edit names, avatars, timestamps and message status?
Yes. Those details can be adjusted so the fictional scene matches your script and intended visual context.
Which format works for TikTok, Reels and Shorts?
Use 9:16 for standard vertical platforms. The 9:19.5 option matches a taller modern iPhone-style canvas.
Can I use an image, video or transparent background?
Background options depend on the chosen style. Custom Chat is designed specifically for flexible overlays and original backgrounds.
Can I edit the starter stories?
Yes. A starter is a normal editable conversation. Replace every message, participant and visual detail.
Is TextStory affiliated with Instagram?
No. TextStory is an independent creative tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram.
Does the generator send real messages?
No. It produces fictional visual content and never connects to a real contact or sends a message.
How should I disclose fictional content?
Avoid presenting generated chats as authentic evidence. Label fictional, satirical or promotional content when context could otherwise mislead viewers.
Can I use exports in monetized content?
You may use your original stories subject to applicable law, platform rules and third-party trademark or publicity rights.
How do I remove the watermark?
Choose a Premium plan before export. All Premium options include watermark-free output.
Can I control the pacing of the video?
Yes. Adjust message duration and preview the reveal sequence before rendering.
Is my draft published publicly?
Creating a preview does not itself publish the conversation to a public feed. You decide where and whether to share the exported result.
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