Build an original chat universe
Tell stories without tying the interface to a recognizable messenger brand.
Custom Chat videos for short-form creators
Turn a script into a Fake Custom Chat story viewers read to the end
Build brand-neutral dialogue that can sit over any visual world into a paced vertical narrative for faceless creators, video editors, educators and original fictional universes. Reveal each message at the right moment, preview the sequence and render without recording a phone screen.
Make a Custom Chat videoFree preview · No installation
Start with a story, not an empty screen
Pick a plot. Make it yours.
Why Custom Chat works for message-led video
The format combines brand-neutral dialogue that can sit over any visual world with deliberate reveal timing.
Overlay dialogue on footage
Place transparent conversations over gameplay, stock video or your own scenes.
Create educational scenarios
Turn examples, role-play and decision trees into approachable message exchanges.
Develop a channel identity
Use consistent backgrounds, characters and pacing across a repeatable content format.
From Custom Chat script to vertical video
- 1
Write for retention
Open with a Custom Chat-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.
Designing a format
A custom chat should serve the world behind it
Choose visual treatment based on the footage, audience and tone rather than imitating an existing app.
1Prioritize contrast over decoration
2Keep one stable style across a series
3Let the background support—not compete with—the text
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 Custom Chat 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 Custom Chat?
No. TextStory is an independent creative tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Custom Chat.
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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