Instagram DM Generator — Fake Chat Screenshot
A mockup of an Instagram direct-message thread, dark by default because that is the query that actually searches. Type both sides, set the handle, export a PNG. It is a picture of a chat, not a message sender, and it is not affiliated with Instagram.
Private by design. The fake chat and the PNG export stay in this tab. Nothing is posted to Instagram.
FreeNo sign-upRuns in your browserDesignApplication
How to make a fake Instagram DM screenshot
- Set the contact. Name and username sit in the header. Dark mode is the default; switch to light if you need it.
- Write the thread. Each row is them or you. Add and delete lines until the conversation is the one you wanted to show.
- Export the PNG. Download or copy the phone frame. The image is rasterised in this tab with html-to-image.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I send a real Instagram DM from here?
- No. This only draws a picture of a thread. Nothing is posted anywhere.
- Why is dark mode the default?
- “instagram message dark mode” is the phrase people actually type. Light theme is one toggle away.
- Is this affiliated with Instagram?
- No. It is a mockup generator. Do not use it to impersonate anyone.
- Does my text leave the browser?
- No. The preview and the PNG export run locally.
Use Cases
- Storyboard an Instagram DM scene for a reel or ad
- Mock a support conversation for a product demo
- Make a dark-mode chat screenshot without opening the app
- Prototype a conversation for a design critique
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