Make text message story videos on iPhone
Text message story videos tell a story one chat bubble at a time. Brolled has two tools for the format: Texting Story builds a chat conversation from scratch, and Texting Story + Video layers the conversation over any video. Both include typing indicators, message bubbles and read receipts, with iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram and WeChat styles.
Try Texting Story in Brolled — free on the App StoreHow to make it with Brolled
- Choose the tool. Pick Texting Story for a chat-only video, or Texting Story + Video to place the chat over your own clip.
- Set the chat style and names. Choose the messaging style and set the contact names and photos for each side of the conversation.
- Write the messages. Add messages in order. Short messages keep the pace fast; reveal the twist in the last few bubbles.
- Add voice and export. Optionally add AI voiceover, preview the timing and export a vertical video.
Tips for the format
- Write the ending first, then work backwards so every message builds toward it.
- Keep most messages under ten words. Viewers read quickly but will not pause the video.
- Label comedy or fiction clearly and never imitate a real person's private conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Which chat styles are supported?
Brolled's texting tools include iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram and WeChat-style chat layouts.
Can I put the chat over my own video?
Yes. Texting Story + Video layers the conversation over any clip from your library.
Can the messages be read aloud?
Yes, Texting Story + Video supports AI voiceover so the conversation can be narrated.