Create TikTok Carousel Posts That Go Viral

A TikTok carousel (also called a photo post or photo mode) is a swipeable multi-image post on TikTok. You upload multiple photos that viewers swipe through horizontally. TikTok carousel posts can include up to 35 photos and you can add music from TikTok's library to play while users swipe.

The recommended size for TikTok carousel posts is 1080 × 1920 pixels (9:16 portrait ratio). This fills the entire TikTok screen. CarouselMaker.co supports both 9:16 portrait and 1:1 square formats. Portrait mode is recommended for maximum impact on TikTok.

TikTok carousel posts can include up to 35 photos. The ideal number is 5-10 slides for educational or storytelling content. CarouselMaker.co lets you create up to 20 slides per carousel design, which covers most use cases.

Yes! CarouselMaker.co offers a generous free plan that lets you create unlimited carousel designs. Generate carousels from topics, text, and URLs. Export as images for TikTok. Upgrade to Pro for additional features like custom font uploads and watermark removal.

CarouselMaker.co creates the visual slides for your TikTok carousel. When you upload them to TikTok using the photo post option, you can add any music or sound from TikTok's extensive music library. The music plays as viewers swipe through your slides.

To post a carousel on TikTok: 1) Create your slides using CarouselMaker.co, 2) Download as individual images, 3) Open TikTok and tap the + button, 4) Select 'Photo' or swipe to photo mode, 5) Select your images in order, 6) Add music, text, and stickers, 7) Write a caption with hashtags, 8) Post your carousel.

The most popular TikTok carousel types include: educational tips and tutorials, product reviews and recommendations, recipe cards and cooking guides, travel photo dumps, before/after transformations, study notes and cheat sheets, fashion lookbooks, memes and humor, book recommendations, and workout routines.

Yes! CarouselMaker.co provides full design customization including: professional templates, custom color palettes, font selection (including custom font uploads), background images, your logo/branding, text styling, and slide layouts. Create carousels that match trending TikTok aesthetics.

TikTok carousels often outperform videos for educational and informational content. They're easier to consume, more saveable, and TikTok's algorithm is actively promoting this newer format. Many creators report 2-3x more engagement on carousel posts compared to similar video content.

Absolutely! TikTok carousels are excellent for business content: product showcases, customer testimonials, behind-the-scenes content, tips and tutorials related to your industry, promotional graphics, and brand storytelling. They're particularly effective for e-commerce, food, beauty, and education niches.