Privacy-conscious users
Keep your face and surroundings out of the conversation entirely.
Text chat without a camera. Just type.
Not every random chat has to happen on video. Texegle is built around typed, 1v1 conversation, so there is no webcam prompt, no video call, and no pressure to be on camera to talk to someone new.
Start a text conversationWho text-only chat is for
Slower connections
Typed messages do not need the bandwidth a video call requires.
Lower-pressure conversations
Reading and writing gives you a moment to think before you reply.
Shared devices or public spaces
Text is easier to use quietly than a video call in a shared room.
Photo sharing is optional, not required
If you want to share a picture partway through a conversation, you can. It is never required, and there is no point where the chat switches into a live video or audio call. The entire experience, from the first message to the last, stays text-first.
Questions
Do I ever need to turn on my camera?
No. Texegle does not have a video or webcam feature. Every conversation is text-based, with optional photo sharing if you choose to send an image.
Can the other person see me?
Not unless you choose to send a photo message during the conversation. There is no live video or audio stream at any point.
Why choose text over video chat?
Typing removes the pressure of being on camera, works on a slower connection or a low-end device, and lets you think before you respond.