Gradient DM bubbles
Outgoing messages in the Instagram gradient, incoming ones in grey, with the profile picture beside them.
Messaging
Fake Instagram DM generator
Recreate an Instagram direct-message chat for your Reels: the inbox opens, the chat slides in, messages appear in purple-blue gradient bubbles and “Seen” shows under the last one.
No sign-upFree 720p exportNothing uploaded
Instagram DM
What you get
Inbox intro
Start on the direct-message inbox and tap into the conversation.
Seen status
“Seen” appears at the right moment, so the timing tells the story.
Real phones
iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, Air, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 10 Pro and more — or full-screen without a frame.
Ready for TikTok, Reels, Shorts
A vertical 9:16 MP4 or a PNG screenshot, made frame by frame on your device.
Private by design
Your video is made in your browser and never uploaded. No analytics, no ads.
How it works
How to make it
Open the template
Open the Instagram DM template in the editor — no account needed.
Write your story
Set the names and photos, write every line and adjust the timing — or paste a whole script.
Export
Download an MP4 video or a PNG screenshot and post it.
Video ideas
Need a starting point? Stories that work well with this template:
- Sliding into the DMs — gone wrong
- A brand collab message that is not what it seems
- A follower’s DM and your reply, as a skit
- Celebrity DM parody (clearly fictional)
FAQ
Questions
Can I make an Instagram DM video for Reels?
Yes, export a 9:16 MP4 that fits Reels perfectly. 720p is free; Pro gives 1080p without the watermark.
Can I set a username and profile photo?
Yes, set the name and picture of the other person and write both sides of the chat.
Is it free?
Yes. The Instagram DM template and the editor are free with unlimited clips; free exports are 720p with a small moving watermark. Pro removes the watermark and unlocks 1080p for a one-time €10.
Can I use these videos in ads?
This template recreates the look of a real app, so it is meant for your own entertainment, storytelling and parody content — not for advertising or client work. For ads, use a brand-free template such as Text Chat or AI Assistant Chat on the Studio plan.
Is it okay to make fake chats?
Yes, for storytelling, comedy and parody. Every video made with iClipSora is a fictional mock-up: do not present it as a real conversation to deceive or harm anyone.
Your first clip is two minutes away.
No sign-up needed. No upload. No credit card.
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