Free Text Message Templates for Final Cut Pro
Animated text conversations that float over your footage, in iMessage or WhatsApp style. Three free templates from Message Simulator Pro: drag one onto your timeline, type your messages, and you're done.
The full pack has 61 conversation templates. See the full pack āWhat's in the free version?
3 templatesOne conversation, one short exchange and one group chat. Every word, name and time is edited right in the Final Cut Pro inspector.
Like what you see? There are 58 more.
The free version gives you one template from three of the four categories. The full pack has 61, from first dates and big news to group chat chaos, plus building blocks to make your own.
- Conversations1
- Short exchanges1
- Group chats1
- Building blocks0
- Conversations25
- Short exchanges9
- Group chats11
- Building blocks16
iMessage or WhatsApp. Light or Dark.
Switch the whole conversation with one dropdown.
From download to first text scene.
Drop it on your footage
Drag a conversation onto your timeline above any clip.
Type your messages
Every bubble, name and time is edited right in the inspector.
Choose your look
iMessage or WhatsApp style, Light or Dark. One dropdown.
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Message Simulator Pro is one of 115+ packs in the Ultimate Bundle, alongside every transition, effect, title and template in the range.
Explore the Ultimate Bundle āThe details.
- In the download
- Running Late, On My Way and Work Team, plus an install guide
- Looks
- iMessage style and WhatsApp style, Light and Dark
- Aspect ratios
- 16:9 and 9:16, so it works for YouTube, Reels, Shorts and TikTok
- Resolution
- 4K masters that adapt to your project
- Install
- With the free Plugin Installer, or by hand using the guide
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Add it to your cart, check out at $0 and your download link arrives by email straight away.
How do I install it?
The quickest way is the free Full Access Plugin Installer, which puts everything in the right folder for you. The download also includes a step-by-step guide if you'd rather do it by hand.
Can I change the messages?
Yes. Every bubble, name and time is typed straight into the Final Cut Pro inspector, and the animation adapts to your text.
What's in the full pack?
61 templates: 25 conversations, 9 short exchanges, 11 group chats and 16 building blocks, all in iMessage and WhatsApp style. See Message Simulator Pro.
iMessage is a trademark of Apple Inc. WhatsApp is a trademark of WhatsApp LLC. Message Simulator Pro is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either company.
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