About this fake text message generator
Need a pretend text thread that looks like it came from an Android phone? This fake text message generator draws an Android Messages-style conversation with rounded bubbles, a contact header and timestamps. Type lines for both people, rearrange them and switch between light and dark mode in seconds.
It's handy for meme captions, lighthearted April Fools' messages and short films that need a text on screen. Nothing is sent as a real SMS, nothing is stored on a server, and a small Prank watermark goes on every picture you export. Export at 2x or 3x when you need a sharp image.
How to make a fake Android Text (SMS) (for fun)
- Pick a prank idea. Start from one of 5 ready-made ideas, or keep the default android text (sms).
- Edit the details. Change names, avatar, messages, times, counts and theme in the Content panel — the preview updates as you type.
- Check the preview. On a phone, switch to the Preview tab; the mockup scales to fit your screen.
- Download or share. Save a PNG or JPG at 2x or 3x, copy it, or share it straight from your phone. Then reveal the joke!
Android Text (SMS) prank ideas
One click loads each idea into the editor above — then make it yours.
- Giant tomato — Grandpa's tomato has grown so big it needs its own chair.
- Dog got promoted — The family dog is now head of household security.
- Pancake world record — Dad claims he flipped a pancake onto the roof.
- Text from 2099 — Your future self has advice, mostly about snacks.
- Remote found — The TV remote has been found in the freezer. Again.
What you can customise
- Android Messages-style rounded bubbles
- Contact name and avatar header
- Per-message times and status labels
- Light and dark mode
- One-click prank presets
- Autosave plus PNG/JPG export at 2x or 3x
- One-click prank presets to start from
- Autosaves in this browser — nothing is uploaded
- Download PNG or JPG at 2x or 3x resolution
- Copy the image or share it straight from your phone
Good ways to use it
- Creating a funny text screenshot for social media
- Adding an on-screen text to a short film or skit
- Demonstrating a chat layout for an app idea
- Teaching digital literacy with a 'real or fake?' exercise
Keep it a joke. Mockly makes parody images for fun. Never use a mockup to deceive, defame, harass or defraud anyone, and don't pose as a real person's or brand's official account. Every export carries a small “Prank · altftool.com” watermark. Not affiliated with Android or any app shown.
FAQ
Does this send a real text message?
No. It only draws a picture of a conversation. No SMS is sent and no phone number is needed.
Is the SMS generator free?
Yes, it's free, needs no login and runs entirely in your browser.
Is faking a text message illegal?
Not when it's a clear joke or parody. Using a fake text to mislead, defame, harass or defraud someone may be illegal and violates platform rules.
Is the image watermarked?
Yes, each export includes a small 'Prank · altftool.com' watermark.
Is the Android Text (SMS) generator free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up and no limit, and it runs entirely in your browser — your text and images never leave your device.
Will people know it's fake?
They should. Every image carries a small “Prank · altftool.com” watermark, and a good prank is revealed quickly. Mockly is for parody and fun, never for deceiving anyone.
Is it legal to make a fake Android Text (SMS) screenshot?
Making a parody image for a joke is generally fine. Using one to deceive, defame, harass, impersonate or defraud someone can be illegal and breaks every platform's rules — so don't.