The HeyFake blog
Tutorials, comparisons and field notes on making fake screenshots that don't look obviously fake. Written by people who actually use these tools every day.
5 posts · Updated 2026-05-23
HeyFake now turns fake chats into videos
HeyFake video mode is here. Build a fake WhatsApp or iMessage chat, hit render, and get an MP4 with messages typing out, typing bubbles and an animated keyboard — built for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
How to make a fake text message video for TikTok
A step-by-step guide to making a fake text message video for TikTok in 2026 — build the chat, set typing animations and pacing, render the MP4, and avoid the tells that make it look fake.
How to make a fake screenshot for every social platform — one tool, 26 UIs
Deep guide to making believable fake screenshots for WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram, X, Tinder, ChatGPT, Telegram and 20 more platforms — what gives each fake away and how to fix it.
I made the same fake conversation in 5 apps (WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram DM, X, Tinder) — here's what changes
I typed the exact same dialogue into five fake screenshot generators — WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram DM, X, Tinder. Here's what changed, what stayed, and which one read most native.
How to make a fake WhatsApp chat screenshot (without it looking obviously fake)
A step-by-step guide to fake WhatsApp screenshots that don't immediately read as fake. Pacing, UI quirks, common mistakes, free tool, no signup.