# TextingStory iOS app --- ## Getting Started with TextingStory for iOS ### How to Create Your First Story in TextingStory # How to Create Your First Story in TextingStory This guide will walk you through how to create your very first story. Creating a new story is the essential first step to start building your content. 1. From the main screen, tap the large pink **New story** button at the bottom. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/f25808c1-31e0-4e4f-a768-669698e88564/00:10) 2. A pop-up titled **Enter a name for your story** will appear, prompting you to input a name. 3. Type your desired story name into the text field. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/f25808c1-31e0-4e4f-a768-669698e88564/01:37) 4. Tap the **OK** button to confirm the name and proceed to the next step, or tap **Cancel** to return to the stories list. 5. A new modal titled **Choose a preset for [Story name]** will appear, displaying various visual styles. 6. Select the preset whose look and feel you want for your new story (e.g., **Last used settings**, **Modern TextingStory**, or **Realistic**). ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/f25808c1-31e0-4e4f-a768-669698e88564/02:40) ### Tips The **Last used settings** option quickly applies the visual style from the last story you edited, saving you time if you are creating multiple stories with a similar appearance. ## Summary This article explains how to create a brand new story from the main stories screen by initiating the process via the **New story** button. After naming your story, you are prompted to select a visual preset to define the theme and design of your conversation before proceeding to edit the content. ## Related - [Rename a story](#article-9605) - [Duplicate an existing story](#article-9606) - [Use a story as a preset](#article-9609) --- ## Customizing Chat Elements ### Change the chat header name or image # How to Change the Chat Header Name or Image in TextingStory You can easily personalize your chat story by changing the header name to something more descriptive or fun. This guide will walk you through how to change the header name within your active story. 1. Tap on the header text or image in the top area of the chat screen. 2. The **Group settings** window will open, displaying the current group name in the text field. 3. Tap inside the text field and delete the existing name, then type the new name you want for your chat. 4. If you wish to change the header image as well, tap the **Image** field. 5. Select either **Choose among saved pictures** or **Use character picture** to set a new image. 6. Once you are satisfied with the new name and optional image, tap the **OK** button to save the changes. ## Summary This article explains how to update the name or image displayed in the header of your chat stories within TextingStory. Customizing the header is a simple process accessed by tapping directly on it. ## Related - [Set the group chat header image](#article-9651) - [Choose a character picture for messages](#article-9652) - [How to Rename a Story in TextingStory](#article-9605) --- ### How to edit a character name and settings # How to edit a character name and settings Learn how to customize a character for use in your stories. 1. Open the story you wish to edit. 2. Make sure you're on the **Messages** tab. 3. Long press the character you want to edit in the character list. 4. A panel to create a new character will open. 5. Enter the desired name for the new character in the **Name** field. 6. Build the **Avatar** you wish to use for this character, or upload a custom image. 7. Optionally, adjust the **Bubble color** by tapping the color swatch. You can further customize the colors with the **Color wheel **button to the right. 8. You can also select a **Ringtone** for the character. ![]() ![]() ## Related - [Set up group conversations](#article-9723) - [Add a background image to the chat](#article-9724) - [Change the chat header name or image](#article-9650) --- ### How to Add a Character to the Character List # How to Add a Character to the Character List Learn how to add a new custom character to your active character list for use in your stories. This allows you to easily switch between different participants in your chat simulations, enhancing the realism of your content. 1. Open the story you wish to edit. 2. Tap the **Add** icon (the grid of three squares with a plus sign) located in the bottom menu area. 3. From the **Add** menu that appears, select **Character**. ![]() 4. A panel to create a new character will open. 5. Enter the desired name for the new character in the **Name** field. 6. Build the **Avatar** you wish to use for this character, or upload a custom image. 7. Optionally, adjust the **Bubble color** by tapping the color swatch. You can further customize the colors with the **Color wheel **button to the right. 8. You can also select a **Ringtone** for the character. 9. Tap the **OK** button to confirm and add the new character to your list. ![]() ### Tips Once a character is added to the list, it will be immediately available for use in your current story. ## Summary This guide demonstrated the process of adding a new custom participant to your roster via the **Add** menu in the story editor. By adding new characters, you can quickly assign distinct avatars and names to messages, which is essential for creating realistic multi-participant or group chat narratives within your stories. ## Related - [Set up group conversations](#article-9723) - [Add a background image to the chat](#article-9724) - [Change the chat header name or image](#article-9650) --- ### How to Add a Background Image to Your Chat in TextingStory # How to Add a Background Image to Your Chat in TextingStory Learn how to enhance your story's visual appeal by adding a custom background image. This guide walks you through accessing the relevant settings and selecting a background that complements your conversation style. You will need to have an existing story open to begin customizing the visual elements. 1. Navigate to the **Messages** tab located at the bottom center of the screen. 2. Select the **Add** option, which is represented by a grid icon at the far left of the character list. 3. In the 'Add' menu that appears, tap the **Background image** icon. 4. A new window will open, allowing you to select a background. 5. Once selected, the image will appear behind your chat messages. ![]() ### Tips If you select **No picture** from the background image menu, the default plain background will be restored. ## Summary This article explains the simple procedure for adding a custom background image to your TextingStory scene. By navigating through the **Messages** tab and selecting the **Background image** option under the 'Add' menu, you can easily select an image from your device's gallery. This feature allows you to fully customize the visual environment of your exported chat videos. ## Related - [Change the chat theme (layout)](#article-9711) - [Add photos, videos or GIFs to a chat](#article-9653) - [Set the video export aspect ratio](#article-9717) --- ## Adding messages or comments ### How to Add a Message to Your Chat Story # How to Add a Message to Your Chat Story This guide explains how to add a new message bubble to your ongoing chat story.  1. Navigate to the desired story screen. 2. Ensure the **Messages** tab is selected at the bottom of the screen. 3. Tap on the Character you'd like to write a message from. 4. Type your desired message content into the message field. 5. Tap the **Send icon** next to the message field to add the message to the story sequence. ![]() 6. To switch character, tap on the messages area to dismiss the keyboard, and choose the next character you'd like to use. ### Tips If you wish to add a non-dialogue entry like a time stamp or narration, use the **Add** menu (the grid icon to the left of the characters list) and select **Comment line**. ## Summary This article provides the step-by-step instructions required to add a new text message bubble to your current story sequence in TextingStory. First select a character, then type away! ## Related - [How to insert a comment between existing messages](#article-9645) - [Add a comment (for narrative text or context)](#article-9734) - [How to Record and Send an Audio Message](#article-9656) --- ### How to Add a Comment for Narrative Text or Context # How to Add a Comment for Narrative Text or Context This guide explains how to add a text comment to your chat story to provide narrative context or clarify specific moments. Adding comments is useful when you need to insert explanatory text that is not part of the character dialogue. 1. In the **Messages** tab, locate the **Add** menu (the icon with three squares and a plus sign) at the bottom of the screen. 2. Click the **Comment line** option from the 'Add' menu. 3. A dedicated text field for your comment will appear below the last message in the chat. 4. Type your comment or narrative text. 5. Press the **Send** icon to add the comment to the story timeline. ![]() ### Tips Comments are visually distinct from character messages, helping them blend into the story flow without disrupting the dialogue. If you need to insert a comment between two existing messages, click the **Pencil/Edit** icon at the bottom right of the messages. ## Summary This article shows you how to insert narrative text or context into your chat story using the **Comment line** feature. This is essential for adding non-dialogue elements, such as setting the scene or providing timing information, which helps create a richer story experience for your audience. ## Related - [How to Add a Message to Your Chat Story](#article-9733) - [How to insert a message between existing messages](#article-9669) - [How to Add a Background Image to Your Chat in TextingStory](#article-9724) --- ### Add photos, videos or GIFs to a chat # How to Add Photos, Videos or GIFs to a Chat This guide explains how to enrich your chat story by adding media files. You can use the **Photos and videos** option to include images or videos from your device's gallery, or use the **Paste photo or GIF** option if you have recently copied media from another source. 1. While writing a message, tap the **+** button next to the message input field to open the attachment menu. 2. Select **Photos and videos** from the menu to open your device's gallery. 3. Alternatively, select **Paste photo or GIF** to insert media you have recently copied. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/e442f228-4cbb-4376-b9b6-c933373849bc/04:15) 4. Select the image or video you wish to add to the chat conversation. 5. If you choose **Paste photo or GIF**, the media will be added to the chat conversation right away. ### Additional Media Options If you wish to use the device's camera to capture a new image in real-time, select the **Camera** option from the attachment menu. You can also select **Choose sticker** if you prefer to add a pre-designed sticker instead of a custom photo or video. ## Summary This article guides you through adding visual content to your chat stories using the attachment menu. By selecting **Photos and videos** or **Paste photo or GIF**, you can dynamically include media from your device or clipboard to make your stories more engaging and visually rich. ## Related - [Choose a sticker to insert](#article-9655) - [Record and send an audio message](#article-9656) - [Choose a character picture for messages](#article-9652) --- ### How to Record and Send an Audio Message # How to Record and Send an Audio Message This guide shows you how to record and send an audio message within a conversation in TextingStory. This feature allows you to add voice content to your stories for more dynamic and engaging dialogue. You will need to be inside an active chat conversation to begin. 1. In the chat window, locate the **+** button next to the message input field, and tap it. 2. Select **Audio message** from the menu that appears. 3. It will start recording right away. Speak clearly into your device's microphone while recording. 4. Tap the **Stop** button (square icon) when you are finished recording. 5. A preview of the recorded audio, including a playback control and the duration, will appear. 6. Tap the **Send** button (up arrow icon) to send the audio message to the chat. 7. To cancel the recording instead of sending, tap the **X** button on the left of the audio preview bar. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/e442f228-4cbb-4376-b9b6-c933373849bc/05:32.8) ### Tips If you decide to change your mind while recording, tapping the **X** button next to the audio preview will dismiss the recording without sending it. You can change the writing side for an audio message just like you can for text messages by tapping the **Change writing side** option in the additional menu. ## Summary This article explains how to use the audio message feature in TextingStory by accessing it through the attachment menu, recording your voice, and sending the clip to a conversation. This allows you to incorporate spoken dialogue directly into your generated texting stories. ## Related - [How to Change the Writing Side for a Message](#article-9648) - [Choose a sticker to insert](#article-9655) - [Paste a photo or GIF into a chat](#article-9654) --- ## Editing Existing Messages ### How to insert a message between existing messages # How to Insert a Message Between Existing Messages in TextingStory This guide will walk you through the steps to insert a text message within your chat stories. 1. Navigate to the story where you want to insert a message 2. Tap the **Pencil** icon at the bottom right of the messages to enter edit mode. 3. The **pencil** button becomes an **X**, and editing options appear. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/e442f228-4cbb-4376-b9b6-c933373849bc/02:33) 4. Tap the **+** icon at the position you wish to insert the message 5. Select **Message** from the **Insert** menu that appears. 6. Select the **Character** who's sending the message 7. Choose between **Text** or **Photo or video** message 8. For a text message, type your desired message content into the text field. 9. Press the **Send** button to the right of the text field to add the message to the chat. ### Tips for Inserting Messages - You can quickly insert a **Comment** (regular text in between message bubbles) instead of a regular message by selecting that option from the **Insert** menu. ## Summary This article explains how to insert text messages in your TextingStory creation by using the edit mode. ## Related - [Insert a comment between messages](#article-9646) - [Edit message text](#article-9647) - [Change writing side for a message](#article-9648) --- ### How to insert a comment between existing messages # How to Insert a Comment Between Existing Messages in TextingStory This guide will walk you through the steps to insert a comment (plain text between message bubbles) within your chat stories. 1. Navigate to the story where you want to insert a comment 2. Tap the pencil icon at the bottom right of the messages to enter edit mode. 3. The pencil button becomes an X, and editing options appear. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/e442f228-4cbb-4376-b9b6-c933373849bc/02:33) 4. Tap the **+** icon at the position you wish to insert the message 5. Select **Comment** from the **Insert** menu that appears. 6. Type your desired comment line into the text field. 7. Press the **Send** button to the right of the text field to add the comment to the chat. ## Summary This article explains how to insert comments in your TextingStory creation by using the edit mode. ## Related - [Insert a comment between messages](#article-9646) - [Edit message text](#article-9647) - [Change writing side for a message](#article-9648) --- ### How to Edit Message Text in TextingStory # How to Edit Message Text in TextingStory This guide shows you how to edit the text content of an existing message within your chat simulations. Being able to correct mistakes or refine wording after sending a message is crucial for writing a compelling texting story. 1. Navigate to the chat conversation where the message you wish to edit is located. 2. Tap and hold on the specific message bubble that you want to modify. 3. From the context menu that appears, select the **Edit message** icon (pencil). 4. The message text will now appear in the **Message** input field, ready for editing. The keyboard will automatically open. 5. Modify the text as needed. You can delete, add, or rewrite any portion of the message. 6. Once you are satisfied with the changes, tap the **Send** button to update the message in the chat. ### Tips If you wish to delete the message instead of editing it, select the **Delete** option from the message actions menu. ## Summary This article explains the simple process of modifying the text content of a message you have already placed into your story. By long-pressing a message and selecting **Edit message**, you can quickly access the text input field to make corrections or adjustments, ensuring your narrative flows exactly as intended. ## Related - [Change message tone with style filters](#article-9648) - [Change writing side for a message](#article-9648) - [Insert a message between existing messages](#article-9669) --- ### How to Change the Writing Side for a Message # How to Change the Writing Side for a Message You can easily change which side of the chat a message appears on by using the 'Change writing side' option. 1. Open the story you wish to edit from the **My stories** list. 2. In the chat view, tap and hold on the message you want to modify. 3. From the **Message actions** menu that appears at the bottom, select **Change side**. 4. The writing side will immediately switch, and the message will appear on the opposite side of the screen. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/e442f228-4cbb-4376-b9b6-c933373849bc/01:47) ## Summary This article explains how to use the **Change writing side** feature to control the alignment of messages in your story. This tool allows you to easily switch whether your messages appear on the left or right side of the chat interface, providing precise control over the visual structure of your simulated conversation. ## Related - [How to Edit Message Text in TextingStory](#article-9647) - [Change message tone with style filters](#article-9649) - [Insert a message between existing messages](#article-9669) --- ### How to Change Message Tone with Style Filters # How to Change Message Tone with AI Style Filters You can easily modify the tone or style of any message you are writing in your chat using our AI Style Filters feature. This allows you to quickly rephrase text in various tones, such as professional, chill, or robot. 1. Navigate to the chat conversation where you want to edit a message. 2. **Tap and hold** on the message you wish to modify to bring up the **Message actions** menu. 3. In the **Message actions** menu, select the **Style filters** icon (the icon with the sparkles/stars). 4. The **Style filters** panel will open, displaying the current text of the selected message at the top. 5. Browse the available style options (like **Dad**, **Chill**, **Professional**, **18th century**, etc.) presented as icons. 6. **Tap** the desired style filter icon (e.g., **18th century**). 7. The application will generate the rewritten message text preview. You can tap on other style filters to see different results. 8. Once satisfied with the result, tap the **OK** button to apply the style to the message in the chat. 9. If you decide not to apply any style, tap the **Cancel** button or the **X** icon to close the filter menu. ![]() ### Tips You can also use the **Edit message** option in the **Message actions** menu to manually change the text before applying a style filter. ## Summary This article explained how to use Style Filters to dynamically alter the tone of existing messages within your TextingStory chat. By long-pressing a message and selecting the appropriate filter, you can instantly rephrase content to fit various personalities or contexts, adding depth to your story creation process. ## Related - [How to Edit Message Text in TextingStory](#article-9647) - [How to Change the Writing Side for a Message](#article-9648) - [Choose a sticker to insert](#article-9655) --- ## Styling and Video Export Settings ### Change the chat theme (layout) # Change the chat theme (layout) The chat theme controls the overall visual look and feel of your conversation exports, affecting elements like message bubble shape and name display style. You can quickly access and change these settings when you navigate to the **Style** tab from the main editing screen. ## Accessing Theme Settings To begin customizing the look of your chat story, you need to navigate to the **Style** tab from the main editing screen, which houses options for the **Theme**, **Mode**, **Show names**, and **Text size**. Once the tab is open, select the **Theme** button. This opens a panel displaying various preset layouts for your chat. ![]() ## Theme Options Overview The **Theme** settings give you several options to change the aesthetic of your exported chat. These themes are designed to mimic different messaging styles. - **Classic TextingStory:** The look that started it all. - **Modern TextingStory:** A more contemporary theme. - **Realistic:** A theme designed to closely resemble real-life messaging. - **Old:** The previous realistic theme. - **Talk, GreenApp, AI:** Themes that emulate other real messaging apps. ### Tips for Using This Section The theme you select will apply immediately to your message bubbles and overall layout, giving you immediate visual feedback on the final look of your story. ## Summary This article explained how to change the chat theme within TextingStory. By navigating to the **Style** tab and selecting the **Theme** option, you can choose from presets like **Classic TextingStory**, **Realistic**, or **Modern TextingStory** to alter the layout and visual presentation of your exported messages. ## Related - [Toggle light or dark mode](#article-9712) - [Adjust text size](#article-9714) - [Change Message Tone with Style Filters](#article-9649) --- ### Toggle light or dark mode # Toggle light or dark mode You can quickly change the visual appearance of your story from a light background to a dark one using the **Mode** settings in the **Style** tab. This is useful for viewing your story in different lighting conditions or personalizing the look. ## Accessing the Mode Settings To open the mode selection panel, you first need to be in the **Style** tab. From there, tap the **Mode** icon, which looks like a sun. This will overlay a panel showing your current options. - The **Style** tab is located in the bottom navigation bar between **Messages** and **Video**. - The **Mode** icon is the second icon from the left in the row of style controls. Tapping either **Light mode** or **Dark mode** instantly updates the preview of your story to reflect the chosen aesthetic. ## Summary The **Mode** setting, found within the **Style** tab, allows you to switch your story between **Light mode** and **Dark mode**. ## Related - [Change the chat theme (layout)](#article-9711) - [Show or hide character names in messages](#article-9713) - [Adjust text size](#article-9714) --- ### Show or hide character names in messages # Show or hide character names in messages The ability to show or hide character names gives you full control over the visual layout of your chat stories. This setting is accessible via the **Style** tab. ## Accessing the Style Tab To begin customizing, ensure you are on the main editing screen where you can see the chat bubbles. You will need to navigate to the **Style** tab located at the bottom menu bar. - Tap the **Style** button located between **Messages** and **Video** on the bottom navigation bar. ## The Show Names Setting Once in the **Style** menu, look for the **Show names** option. Tapping this brings up a modal window where you can choose how character names appear above their messages. - **On:** Displays the name of the character above every message bubble. - **Off:** Hides all character names, relying only on the character avatars. - **Left only:** Shows names only for messages aligned to the left side of the screen. - **Right only:** Shows names only for messages aligned to the right side of the screen. ### Tips for Using This Section Set this to **Left only** for a realistic layout. If only two characters interact, hiding names provides a more natural texting appearance. ## Summary This guide showed you how to use the **Show names** setting within the **Style** tab to control the visibility of character names above chat bubbles. You can choose to display names for everyone, hide them completely, or show them only for characters on the left or right side of the conversation. ## Related - [Change the chat theme (layout)](#article-9711) - [Adjust text size](#article-9714) - [Control typing indicators visibility](#article-9715) --- ### Adjust text size # Adjust text size The ability to change the text size allows you to customize the readability of your chat story directly within the **Style** tab. You might want to make the text larger for better visibility or smaller to fit more content on the screen during preview or export. ## Accessing Text Size Settings You can access the text size options by navigating to the **Style** tab located at the bottom navigation bar, between **Messages** and **Video**. From there, select the **Text size** option, represented by the **AA** icon. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/912ee14c-76d7-4277-a008-939676d0716d/03:05) Once the **Text size** overlay appears, you will see a slider or set of options to adjust the font scale. This change affects how large the text in the chat bubbles appears on your exported video. ## Summary This article details how to modify the font scale for your chat story using the **Text size** setting found within the **Style** tab. Adjusting this option lets you control the on-screen size of all message text, ensuring optimal visual clarity for your final video export. ## Related - [Change the chat theme (layout)](#article-9711) - [Toggle light or dark mode](#article-9712) - [Set the video export aspect ratio](#article-9717) --- ### Control message typing visibility # Control message typing visibility The typing visibility settings allow you to control whether messages being composed are shown in the video. This feature is accessible via the **Video** tab within the settings panel, letting you tailor the pacing and realism of your exported chat story. ## Video Tab Access To access the video export and display settings, you must first navigate to the **Video** tab located in the bottom navigation bar, next to **Messages** and **Style**. Once in the **Video** tab, look for the **Show typing** button (text cursor). ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/912ee14c-76d7-4277-a008-939676d0716d/04:18.2) ## Typing Visibility Options Once the **Show typing** menu is open, you are presented with four distinct options that govern when the typing indicator appears. These settings apply to the characters in your story, controlling the flow of the dialogue simulation. - **On:** The messages being composed are always shown. - **Off:** The messages being composed are never shown. - **Left only:** The messages being composed are only shown when characters sending messages from the left side of the screen are typing. - **Right only:** The messages being composed are only shown when characters sending messages from the right side of the screen are typing. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/912ee14c-76d7-4277-a008-939676d0716d/04:20) ### Tips for Using This Section To achieve a highly realistic chat simulation, set this to **Right only**. For a faster, cleaner export that focuses purely on the finished text, choose **Off**. ## Summary This article explained how to use the **Show typing** settings located in the **Video** tab to control wether the actual typing is shown in your exported story. ## Related - [Adjust text size](#article-9714) - [Keep spelling corrections in the message sequence](#article-9716) - [Adjust video playback speed](#article-9719) --- ### Keep spelling corrections in the message sequence # Keep spelling corrections in the message sequence The **Keep corrections** setting controls whether previous spelling mistakes or hesitations made by a character are retained in the final message sequence or automatically removed for a cleaner look. You can toggle this setting within the **Video** tab of the export configuration menu. ## Locating the Keep Corrections Setting To access the setting, you first need to navigate to the export options and select the **Video** tab. This tab contains all settings related to the final exported video's appearance and behavior, including appearance controls, speed, and correction handling. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/912ee14c-76d7-4277-a008-939676d0716d/04:18) Once in the **Video** tab, locate the **Keep corrections** button among the feature icons. Tapping this will open a small modal window showing the two available options for managing corrections: - **On:** Any word that was previously corrected during typing (like an initial misspelling followed by the correct version, or a word replaced by another one) will remain visible in the sequence. - **Off:** A perfect typing sequence will be generated from the final message. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/912ee14c-76d7-4277-a008-939676d0716d/04:45) ## How the Setting Affects the Export This setting directly impacts the visual fidelity of the typing process captured in your final video. If you want the video to look like a raw, unedited sequence of a person typing (including mistakes and revisions), ensure **Keep corrections** is set to **On**. If you prefer a polished, flawless transcript where only the final, perfect messages appear, set it to **Off**. ### Tips for Using This Section For creating a highly realistic simulation of a conversation, leave this setting on **On**. If you are creating content for tutorials or demonstrations where clarity of the final message is paramount, switching it to **Off** is recommended. ## Summary The **Keep corrections** setting, found under the **Video** export tab, allows you to decide whether intermediate typing artifacts—such as misspellings and the corrected text—are included in the exported video. Setting it to **On** captures a more authentic typing behavior, while setting it to **Off** provides a clean final transcript. ## Related - [Control message typing visibility](#article-9715) - [Adjust video playback speed](#article-9719) - [Set the video export aspect ratio](#article-9717) --- ### Set the video export aspect ratio # Set the video export aspect ratio When exporting your TextingStory as a video, you can control the shape or aspect ratio of the final output. You access these settings by navigating to the **Video** tab. ## Video Format Settings Once you are in the **Video** tab, look for the **Video format** section, which contains the **Aspect ratio** options. Selecting the correct aspect ratio ensures your exported video displays correctly on various platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, or standard YouTube viewing. - **Square:** Exports the video in a 1:1 aspect ratio, common for older social media posts. - **Vertical:** Exports the video in a portrait (9:16) aspect ratio, ideal for mobile-first platforms. - **Vertical with keyboard:** Exports the video in a portrait (9:16) aspect ratio, but leaves space at the bottom for the keyboard animation. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/912ee14c-76d7-4277-a008-939676d0716d/04:04) ## Selecting Aspect Ratio To select your desired aspect ratio, simply tap the corresponding icon under the **Aspect ratio** heading. ### Tips for Using This Section If you plan to share your story primarily on mobile vertical feeds (like Instagram Stories or TikTok), choosing **Vertical** or **Vertical with keyboard** is recommended for the best user experience. ## Summary This guide explains how to use the **Video format** settings within the **Export** menu to define the aspect ratio of your final video export. You can choose between **Square**, **Vertical**, and **Vertical with keyboard** ratios to match the platform where you intend to share your story. ## Related - [Select video export quality (Standard vs. HD)](#article-9718) - [Adjust video playback speed](#article-9719) - [Export your story as a video file](#article-9721) --- ### Select video export quality (Standard vs. HD) # Select video export quality (Standard vs. HD) When you are ready to export your TextingStory as a video file, you can choose the final video quality to balance file size and visual clarity. These settings are accessible within the **Video** tab before exporting. ## Accessing Video Export Settings To begin customizing your video output, navigate to the **Video** tab located above the **Export** button on the main editing screen. Once in the Video tab, you will see several options, including **Video format**. - Tap the **Video** tab. - Select the **Video format** icon. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/912ee14c-76d7-4277-a008-939676d0716d/04:02) ## Quality Options: Standard vs. HD Inside the **Video format** menu, you will find the **Quality** section, which dictates the resolution and detail of your exported video. You have two primary choices: - **Standard:** Provides a good quality video with smaller file sizes, ideal for quick sharing where file size is a concern. - **HD:** High Definition quality results in the sharpest visuals, recommended when preserving the highest detail is important, though it produces larger files. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/912ee14c-76d7-4277-a008-939676d0716d/04:15) ## Summary This article explained how to select the video export quality within the **Video format** settings before exporting your story. You can choose between **Standard** for smaller files and **HD** for the highest visual fidelity. Selecting the right quality ensures your exported video meets your needs for sharing and storage. ## Related - [Set the video export aspect ratio](#article-9717) - [Export your story as a video file](#article-9721) - [Adjust video playback speed](#article-9719) --- ### Adjust video playback speed # Adjust video playback speed The **Speed** setting, located in the **Video** tab of the settings panel, allows you to control the playback rate of your exported video story. You can adjust this setting if you need the on-screen typing or message appearance sequence to be slower or faster than the default setting. ## Accessing Speed Settings To begin adjusting the playback speed tap the **Video** tab and select the **Speed** icon (rabbit silhouette) to open the speed adjustment overlay. ## Speed Adjustment Options The **Speed** menu presents five playback rates, each represented by a unique icon to convey the speed. **Slow**, **Medium**, **Fast**, **Faster** or **Fastest.** ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/912ee14c-76d7-4277-a008-939676d0716d/05:16.5) ## Summary The **Speed** setting within the **Video** tab provides control over the final exported video's pacing, letting you select **Slow**, **Medium**, **Fast**, **Faster** or **Fastest** playback speeds. ## Related - [Set the video export aspect ratio](#article-9717) - [Select video export quality (Standard vs. HD)](#article-9718) - [Keep spelling corrections in the message sequence](#article-9716) --- ### Enable or disable keyboard sounds # Enable or disable keyboard sounds Keyboard sounds provide auditory feedback when you type messages in your story. You can enable or disable this feature in the **Video** tab under the **Keyboard sound** settings to control the ambiance of your exported video. ## Accessing Keyboard Sound Settings The keyboard sound setting is part of the overall export configuration. To access it, you first need to open the export settings menu. - Navigate to the bottom menu bar and select the **Video** tab. - Tap the **Keyboard sound** icon (which looks like a speaker) among the video settings. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/912ee14c-76d7-4277-a008-939676d0716d/05:21) ## Adjusting the Sound Setting Once the **Keyboard sound** menu appears, you will see two options to control the auditory feedback during message typing: - **On:** Select this option (represented by an un-muted speaker icon) to hear keyboard clicks when messages are typed in the story. - **Off:** Select this option (represented by a muted speaker icon) to silence all keyboard sounds during the typing sequence in the video export. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/912ee14c-76d7-4277-a008-939676d0716d/05:24) ## Summary This article explains how to manage the audible feedback of message typing within the export settings. By navigating to the **Video** tab and selecting **Keyboard sound**, you can toggle the sound **On** or **Off**, allowing you to fine-tune the audio experience for your final exported video. ## Related - [Set the video export aspect ratio](#article-9717) - [Adjust video playback speed](#article-9719) - [Control message typing visibility](#article-9715) --- ## Managing Your Stories ### Exporting Your Story as a Video # Exporting Your Story as a Video Once you have finished creating your chat story in TextingStory, you can export the conversation as a video file to share on other platforms. This export option is accessible via the large, pink **Export** button located at the bottom of the main editing screen. ## Accessing the Export Menu To begin the export process, tap the **Export** button. This action opens a menu presenting three primary ways to save or share your story: **Share PDF**, **Share story file**, and **Share video**. The **Share video **option appears when the video finishes generating. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/e4cea410-36be-4662-83ab-ef2148bf31f2/00:44.4) ## The Video Sharing Sheet After selecting **Share video** a sheet presenting several direct sharing destinations opens: - **YouTube:** Share directly to your YouTube channel. - **Snapchat:** Send the video to your Snapchat contacts or story. - **Instagram:** Post the video to your Instagram feed or Stories. - **Messages:** Send the video via your default messaging application. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/e4cea410-36be-4662-83ab-ef2148bf31f2/00:56.1) ## Additional Sharing Methods Beyond the direct social media icons, you have more options accessible by tapping the **All sharing options** button (represented by an upward-pointing arrow icon). This reveals standard system sharing methods, including: - **AirDrop:** Share the file wirelessly with nearby Apple devices. - **Messages/WhatsApp:** Alternative access to messaging apps. - **Notes:** Save the video directly to the Notes app. - **Copy:** Copy the video file to your device's clipboard. - **Save Video:** Save the file directly to your device's photo library. - **More:** Accesses all other compatible installed applications. ### Tips You can alternatively share your story as a multi-page PDF for printing or a single-page PDF file for on-screen reading. You can also share a story file to open and edit the story on another device with TextingStory. ## Summary This article explains how to export your finished chat story as a video file using the **Export** menu. After initiating the video share, you can use the system's sharing sheet to send the file directly to various social media applications like YouTube or Instagram, or save it locally using options like **Save Video**. ## Related - [Export your story as a video file](#article-9754) - [Set the video export aspect ratio](#article-9717) - [Adjust video playback speed](#article-9719) --- ### How to Summarize a Story Using AI # How to Summarize a Story Using AI This guide will show you how to use the AI summarization feature to quickly get the key takeaways from a long conversation. This feature is useful for getting a brief overview of what was written without reading every message. 1. From the **My stories** screen, tap the three dots (**...**) icon on the right side of the story you wish to summarize. 2. Select **Summarize** from the menu that appears. 3. Wait for the AI to process the conversation; a loading indicator will appear. 4. Review the generated summary in the new window. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/f25808c1-31e0-4e4f-a768-669698e88564/00:34) 5. Tap the **X** button in the top right corner of the summary window to close it and return to the **My stories** screen. ### Tips The summarization feature works best on stories with a moderate to high number of messages. Stories with zero messages, like 'Empty story', will not generate a summary. ## Summary This article explained how to generate an AI summary for your saved texting stories by accessing the story options menu. Users can instantly understand what each story is about, making it easy to pick up where they left off or find the story they're looking for. ## Related - [Rename a story](#article-9605) - [Duplicate an existing story](#article-9606) - [Use a story as a preset](#article-9609) --- ### How to Rename a Story in TextingStory # How to Rename a Story in TextingStory This guide explains how to rename an existing story in TextingStory. Renaming your stories helps you keep your content organized and easily identifiable, especially when you have several drafts or completed projects. 1. Navigate to the main **My stories** screen. 2. Locate the story you wish to rename (e.g., **Demo 3**) and tap the three-dot menu icon (**...**) on the right side of the story's tile. 3. From the context menu that appears, select **Rename**. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/f25808c1-31e0-4e4f-a768-669698e88564/00:34) 4. A **Rename story** dialog box will appear, displaying the current name in a text field. 5. Tap into the text field and use the on-screen keyboard to delete the current name and enter the new desired name. 6. Tap the **OK** button to confirm the change, or tap **Cancel** to dismiss the dialog without making changes. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/f25808c1-31e0-4e4f-a768-669698e88564/00:56) ### Tips If you are attempting to duplicate a story instead of renaming it, select the **Duplicate** option from the three-dot menu. A new story will be created with the same messages and settings, ready for you to assign a new name in the subsequent dialog. ## Summary This article guided you on how to rename any story in your TextingStory library via the three-dot menu on the main screen. Correctly naming your stories ensures you can quickly locate and manage your conversation drafts and finished projects. Note that stories are ordered alphabetically. ## Related - [Duplicate an existing story](#article-9606) - [Delete a story](#article-9607) - [Use a story as a preset](#article-9609) --- ### How to Duplicate an Existing Story in TextingStory # How to Duplicate an Existing Story in TextingStory This guide will show you how to duplicate an existing story to quickly create a new version with the same content. Duplicating is useful when you want to start a new story while keeping the characters, settings, and message content of a previous one. 1. From the **My stories** screen, locate the story you wish to duplicate (e.g., **Demo 3**). 2. Tap the three-dot menu icon to the right of the story entry. 3. From the context menu that appears, select the **Duplicate** action. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/f25808c1-31e0-4e4f-a768-669698e88564/00:35.9) 4. A dialog box titled **Enter a name for your story** will appear, ready for you to input a new name. 5. Enter the desired new name for the duplicate story in the text field. 6. Tap **OK** to confirm the creation of the duplicate story. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/f25808c1-31e0-4e4f-a768-669698e88564/01:35.5) ### Tips If you select **Use as preset** instead of **Duplicate**, the story you select will be used as the default visual style for any new story you create going forward, without copying the message content. The duplicate story will appear in your **My stories** list with the new name you provided and will contain an exact copy of all messages and settings from the original story. ## Summary This article demonstrated how to duplicate an existing story using the three-dot menu on the **My stories** screen. Duplicating allows you to preserve all previous content while creating a ready-to-edit copy. ## Related - [How to Rename a Story in TextingStory](#article-9605) - [Use a story as a preset](#article-9609) - [Delete a story](#article-9607) --- ### How to Use an Existing Story as a Preset in TextingStory # How to Use an Existing Story as a Preset in TextingStory This guide shows you how to use an existing story as a template, or preset, for creating a new one. Reusing a story as a preset saves you time by automatically applying its character settings, style, and video settings to a brand new story. 1. From the main **My stories** screen, locate the story you wish to use as a preset (e.g., **Demo 3**). 2. Tap the three-dot menu (**...**) on the right side of that story's tile. 3. In the menu that appears, tap **Use as preset**. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/f25808c1-31e0-4e4f-a768-669698e88564/00:34) 4. A new pop-up window titled **Enter a name for your story** will appear. 5. Enter a name for your new story in the text field**.** 6. Tap the **OK** button to finalize the creation of the new story using the chosen preset's configuration. ## Summary This article explains how to use an existing story's structure and configurations as a blueprint for a new creation via the **Use as preset** option. This powerful feature allows you to quickly replicate character setups, messaging styles, and design choices without manually reconfiguring every detail, significantly speeding up your content workflow. ## Related - [How to Duplicate an Existing Story in TextingStory](#article-9606) - [How to Rename a Story in TextingStory](#article-9605) - [How to Summarize a Story Using AI](#article-9608) --- ### How to Delete a Story in TextingStory # How to Delete a Story in TextingStory This guide shows you how to permanently delete an existing story from your list. Deleting a story is useful for removing old drafts or content you no longer need to manage within the app. 1. From the **My stories** screen, locate the story you wish to remove (for example, **Demo 3**). 2. Tap the three-dot (**...**) button located on the far right of the story's entry. 3. From the options menu that appears, select **Delete**. 4. A confirmation prompt will appear asking, '**Delete story?**'. Tap the **Delete** button to confirm. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/f25808c1-31e0-4e4f-a768-669698e88564/02:08) 5. If you selected the wrong story or changed your mind, tap **Cancel** instead of **Delete** to keep the story. ### Tips Once a story is deleted, it cannot be recovered. Ensure that the story you are deleting does not contain content you wish to keep or reuse. ## Summary This article explained how to delete a story by accessing the story options menu and confirming the deletion action. This process helps you keep your story library clean and manageable by removing unwanted content quickly and permanently. ## Related - [How to Summarize a Story Using AI](#article-9608) - [How to Rename a Story in TextingStory](#article-9605) - [How to Duplicate an Existing Story in TextingStory](#article-9606) ---