How to make a text message video
Start with the finished clip below, then open its exact script in the browser. This guide walks through a fictional night-time conversation from four written messages to a vertical MP4 with message sounds. You can follow it on a phone or a computer.
The last train
Result of this script: a vertical MP4 with message sounds
One account and shared video limits on the website and in the bot
Send the script Script for the bot
Did you get on the last train?
> Yes. Why?
...
Then who is standing outside my door?
> Do not open it.
...Tap a style Choose a chat look
- Dark chat
- Clean chat
- Cinema chat
- Blue chat
- Violet chat
Get the MP4 Finished video
Result of this script: a vertical MP4 with message sounds · 15 s
1. Open the example and change one message
Use “Open this script in the editor” above. The four messages, both pauses and the dark chat look are already there. Editing starts without registration; the draft stays in this browser. If you already have a draft, TextFlick asks before replacing it. Cancel to keep your work.
Change the reply about the last train to a different situation: a late bus, an empty office or a missing key. Keep the first line easy to understand without a caption. Put each speaker on a consistent side so the viewer can follow the exchange.
2. Choose the chat look and contact name
The example opens in a dark, blue-bubble style with Contact as the name, matching the bot output. In the web editor you can change the name, theme and look before export. TextFlick draws a fictional chat; it does not connect to somebody’s messenger account or read their messages.
Pick the appearance after the dialogue works. A bright everyday conversation and a night-time mystery can use different themes. Watch whether the longest message fits comfortably on a phone. Keep real private names, numbers and photographs out of a fictional scene.
3. Adjust the pause before the reveal
The example has a 1.2-second pause before “Then who is standing outside my door?” and another at the end. The first gives the question room to land; the final hold lets the viewer read the answer. Change a pause in the editor, then play the scene again to compare.
There is no universal timing that guarantees views. Longer messages need more reading time, while an extra delay between every short reply can make the conversation drag. Test the whole exchange at normal speed. If you have to pause playback to understand a line, shorten it or give it more time.
4. Watch the whole preview on a small screen
Play from the beginning and read without stopping. Check the order of speakers, the final message and the time left after it appears. The finished example above is a real MP4 of this script; the editor lets you preview your own changes before asking for a download.
On a phone, close the keyboard to see more of the scene. On a computer, inspect the narrow phone preview rather than judging only the surrounding interface. The video itself is vertical in both cases. Save your draft before switching browser or device: a guest draft belongs to the browser where you made it.
5. Download the MP4 and add sound separately
Sign in when you are ready to export. TextFlick produces an H.264 MP4 at 1080×1920 and 30 frames per second, with soft send, receive and typing sounds that you can switch off. Download the file directly instead of recording the preview screen. Free exports include the TextFlick watermark; the current plan and remaining allowance are shown in your account.
The exported file has no music or voice. Add those in your video editor or the publishing app, then watch the result with captions and platform buttons visible. Keep the final reply away from anything that covers it. Uploading to a social network is a separate step from creating the file.
An alternative on your phone: the Telegram bot
Copy the example as one message and send it to the TextFlick bot. A plain line is the left speaker, a line beginning with > is the right speaker, and a separate ... line creates a pause. Choose one of the five styles offered by the bot and wait for the video in that chat. The bot adds a final hold when your script does not already end with a pause.
Use 2–40 text messages, keeping each within 200 characters; longer individual lines are shortened by the bot. Use the web editor when you want to adjust the name, theme or timing more precisely. Telegram sign-in and account linking let the bot and site use the same plan and monthly allowance.
If the result needs another pass
For a crowded screen, split long text into shorter turns and preview again. For a confusing ending, rewrite the question before adding more delay. If the bot does not show style choices, check that the script has at least two message lines and that pauses are on their own lines.
If an export fails, keep the project and the error time so support can locate the attempt. You can reach support from the site or through the bot’s support command. Do not pay again just to diagnose a failed render. A finished example shows what the tool can produce, but it cannot promise an audience or a particular number of views.
FAQ
Can I make a chat video on my phone?
Yes. Open the example in a mobile browser or send the script to the Telegram bot. The export is a vertical MP4 in either case.
Do I need to register before editing?
No. You can edit a guest draft in the browser; sign-in is required to export and save it to an account.
Does the MP4 include music?
No. The video has only soft message sounds. Add music or voice in a separate editor or publishing app.
Can I use the same account in the bot and website?
Yes. Use Telegram sign-in or link Telegram to your existing account so the plan and allowance are shared.