TikTok lets you post photo carousels (also called "TikTok Photo Mode") — up to 35 images in one swipeable post, often paired with music. Here's how to do it.
What Is a Carousel Post on TikTok?
Instead of a video, a carousel is a set of images users swipe through, usually with background music playing. It works well for tips, listicles, quotes, or step-by-step content.
Steps to Post a Carousel on TikTok
- Open the TikTok app and tap the + icon to create a new post.
- Tap Upload and select multiple photos (up to 35) from your gallery, in the order you want them shown.
- Reorder or remove slides in the preview if needed.
- Add a background sound from TikTok's music library.
- Add your caption, hashtags, and cover image.
- Tap Post.
Your photo carousel is now live and swipeable.
Tips for a Better-Performing Carousel
- Nail the cover slide — it's what shows up in feeds before anyone taps.
- Match the song to the mood — audio choice can make or break how far TikTok pushes it.
- Don't overload slides with text — TikTok is a fast swipe, not a read.
- Stick to a visual theme — colors and fonts that repeat feel intentional, not thrown together.
- Give people a next step — a follow prompt or comment question at the end works well.
Designing Slides Without Opening Canva
Building 10+ slides by hand for every post gets old fast. CarouselMaker.co lets you generate a full set from just a topic or article link, pre-sized for TikTok, so you can skip the manual design work entirely.
Final Thoughts
TikTok carousels are a low-effort way to diversify your content beyond video. Keep slides simple, pick the right sound, and post consistently.