Not affiliated with Apple. For fun and fiction.

Fake iMessage Generator

Make a fake iMessage that holds up next to the real thing. Type the conversation, set the contact and status bar, and save it as an image. No app, no sign up, and the result looks like a genuine iPhone screenshot.

Build your conversation

Today 9:41 AM
did it actually send
yeah look at the screenshot
Read
no way that's fake
9:41
RRiley
iMessage
Messages

How it works

  1. 1

    Type the conversation

    Add each line, mark it sent or received, and pick blue iMessage or green SMS bubbles.

  2. 2

    Set the details

    Change the contact name and photo, the time, and the battery, then choose light or dark.

  3. 3

    Save the screenshot

    Download a sharp PNG at full device resolution, ready to post.

Examples

Running late, in light mode
Running late, in light mode
A quick work thread, dark mode
A quick work thread, dark mode

Questions

How real does it look?+

The bubbles, status bar, and header follow the iOS 18 spec, so a quick glance reads as a genuine iPhone screenshot.

Can I make a green SMS chat?+

Yes. Switch any sent message to SMS for the green bubble. Received messages stay gray, the same as a real iPhone.

Does it work on my phone?+

Yes. The editor is built mobile first, so you can make a screenshot on the same phone you would share it from.

Is there a watermark or sign up?+

Neither. The download is clean, and nothing asks you to register.

Is this allowed?+

It is a mockup tool for fun and fiction. Do not use it to impersonate a real person or to deceive anyone.