How to create a carousel post

A carousel lets you share several images in a single post, so you can walk your audience through an idea, a process, or a set of examples one swipe at a time.

What a carousel post is

A carousel is a single post that holds multiple images. Your audience swipes or clicks through them in order, seeing everything you've included.

When to use one

Carousels work well whenever a few images are stronger together than apart:

  • Walk through a step-by-step how-to.
  • Break down an idea or framework one slide at a time.
  • Show before-and-after comparisons.
  • Share different angles or details of your work.

Create your carousel

  1. Open the composer at Create.
  2. Choose the image post type.
  3. Upload several images from your device.
  4. Drag them into the order you want people to see.
  5. Add your caption and adjust any per-platform settings.
  6. Publish now or schedule it for later.

For the cleanest result, use high-quality images with consistent dimensions. Square (1:1) and landscape (16:9) both work well across most platforms.

Tips for stronger carousels

  • Keep the images cohesive — similar lighting, colors, and style.
  • Make the first image a hook so people keep swiping.
  • Close your caption with a clear call to action.
  • Try different orders to see what holds attention best.
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