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9:41
2Dad
Today 8:14 AM
Your mother says you have a new phone
What is your new number
Dad you are texting my new number
Ok good. Just checking it works
It works 😂
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Call me later about Sunday lunch. No rush.
Will do!
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iMessage

Fake iMessage Generator

Create an iPhone text conversation with blue iMessage bubbles, reactions and “Delivered” or “Read” under your last message — then export at real iPhone resolution.

iMessage screenshots are judged on small things: the rounded tail on the last bubble in a run, the contact's photo centred at the top with a chevron, timestamps only in date separators, and the single receipt under the newest outgoing message. This generator follows those conventions and lets you flip any conversation to green SMS bubbles to show a non-iMessage contact — handy for “green bubble” jokes and for story beats where a message doesn't deliver.

  • Free, no sign-up
  • Runs in your browser
  • PNG, JPG and video export

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How to make a fake iMessage conversation

  1. 1Enter the contact's name — it appears under their photo at the top, just like on an iPhone.
  2. 2Upload a contact photo or keep the initials circle.
  3. 3Write the messages. Your messages are blue and on the right; theirs are grey on the left.
  4. 4Add a date separator such as “Today 9:41 AM” where you want the time to show.
  5. 5On your latest message, set Receipt to Delivered or Read and give it a time to show “Read 9:41 AM”.
  6. 6Switch Style to “SMS (green bubbles)” if the contact should look like a non-iPhone user.
  7. 7Download as PNG at 3× for a full-size iPhone screenshot.
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Why use this iMessage generator

Accurate receipts

Only the newest outgoing message shows Delivered or Read, the way iPhone Messages does it — no clutter under every bubble.

Blue or green in one click

Switch between iMessage and SMS styling without rewriting anything.

Real-size export

3× export of a 393-point screen produces a 1179-pixel-wide image, the same width as a 6.1-inch iPhone screenshot.

Features

  • Blue iMessage and green SMS bubble styles
  • Delivered / Read with time under the last message
  • Tapback-style reactions on any bubble
  • Photos, videos, links, locations and stickers
  • Centred contact header with unread badge
  • Light and dark mode, optional iPhone frame
  • Works on phones, tablets and desktop
  • Drafts autosave privately in your browser

iMessage examples

Original scenes made with this editor. Load one into the editor and change anything.

iMessageBrunch plans with a typoClassic iMessage thread with a tapback, a correction and “Read” receipt. Create something similar
iMessageFamily group, dark modeAn iMessage group with names over bubbles, a photo and dark mode. Create something similar
iMessageGreen bubble group plansSwitching a conversation to green SMS bubbles for a non-iMessage friend. Create something similar
Browse the full example gallery

Common use cases

Texting scenes for film
Design an insert shot or on-screen text overlay that matches a character's iPhone.
Comedy and meme formats
Recreate classic “texting my mum” or autocorrect-fail formats with your own writing.
Marketing mockups
Show how an SMS campaign or appointment reminder reads on an iPhone.
Classroom examples
Illustrate text-message etiquette or phishing warning signs with fictional chats.

Tips for a more convincing iMessage mockup

  • iPhone Messages groups messages sent close together. Put a date separator only where an hour or more passes.
  • Keep reactions sparse — one or two tapbacks in a screenshot reads as real, ten reads as staged.
  • Use the unread badge on the back button (Unread count) to add a lived-in feel.
  • For a “left on read” moment, end with your message and set it to Read with a time.
  • If you plan to overlay the chat on video, export with the Phone screenshot preset and a transparent background.

Use it responsibly. Mockups are for entertainment, education, design and storytelling. Don’t present them as real conversations, don’t impersonate real people, and never use them as evidence or to deceive anyone. Read our acceptable use policy.

Guides

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iMessage generator FAQ

How do I show “Read” with a time?

On your latest message open “Time, receipts, reactions, reply”, set Receipt to Read and fill in Time. The receipt appears as “Read 9:41 AM” under the bubble.

Can I make green text bubbles?

Yes. Change Style to “SMS (green bubbles)”. Your messages turn green and the input reads “Text Message”.

Can I make an iMessage group chat?

Yes. Switch Contact info to Group and add members. Sender names appear above their messages, and you can give the group a name and photo.

Does it work in dark mode?

Yes. Turn on Dark mode under Preview appearance for black backgrounds and dark grey incoming bubbles.

Can I add a photo to a message?

Yes. Add a Photo message and upload an image. It's resized in your browser and never uploaded.

Is this an Apple product?

No. Mocknex isn't affiliated with Apple. iMessage and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc.; the names are used only to describe the style of mockup.

Ready to make your iMessage mockup?

It takes about a minute. No account, no watermark, nothing uploaded.

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