Does the chat template use stock footage?

No. Social Media Chat renders conversation UI directly — it is designed for texting-native stories, not narration over B-roll.

Which chat apps can it resemble?

The Remotion UI layer supports multiple messaging aesthetics including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord-style layouts.

Yes. Chat threads are a top-performing vertical format; this template targets ~35 second story arcs with strong opening hooks.

Template · Vidquel

UI-native chat surfaces rendered in Remotion — typing beats, emoji, reactions, and thread drama without filming a phone screen.

What you get with the Social Media Chat format in Vidquel.

Render believable messaging layouts — not stock B-roll — with platform-style bubbles, timestamps, and typing indicators.

Setup, tension, twist, and resolution beats shape the conversation for retention and shareability.

Pure UI storytelling means faster iteration for relationship drama, customer support skits, and viral DM hooks.

Export 9:16 chat stories optimized for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts mute-scroll behavior.

Teams and creators who ship social media chat content at scale.

Short-form creators

Ship “you won’t believe this text” hooks with structured conversation turns and punchline timing.

SaaS marketers

Show feature discovery through a realistic customer support or team chat thread with a CTA close.

Niche pages

Recreate Discord or group chat moments for gaming, anime, or fandom audiences without manual screen recording.

From template selection to export — without touching the render pipeline code.

1
Pick Social Media Chat
Start from the chat template in create and describe the conversation premise and desired platform vibe.
2
Shape the thread
Edit message beats, reactions, and pacing in the scene editor until the hook lands in the first seconds.
3
Export vertical chat video
Render the UI-native thread and download a platform-ready MP4 with optional burned-in captions.