Instagram carousel templates
Instagram carousel templates that earn the swipe
Multi-slide layouts pre-sized to Instagram’s 1080×1350 portrait format. Each template opens in the editor with the hook slide, body slides and CTA slide already structured — replace the copy, swap the colors, export.
27 templates curated for Instagram · free · no signup · browse all
Instagram carousel specs and what makes one work
| Slide size | 1080 × 1350 px (4:5) — every template |
| Also accepted | 1080 × 1080 (1:1) · 1080 × 566 (1.91:1) |
| Max slides | 20 per post |
| Export | PNG per slide, or ZIP of all slides |
| Profile-grid crop | Center 1012 × 1350 stays visible |
| Best slide count | 7–10 for education, 3–5 for announcements |
Before you export
- Slide 1 is a headline, not a title card. If it would not stop someone scrolling on its own, rewrite it.
- Keep text 60–80 px from every edge so it survives the profile-grid crop and the slide counter.
- End on a CTA slide — save, share, follow or comment. One ask, not three.
- Use the same background colour or a continuous element across slides so the swipe feels like one piece.
Instagram carousel template FAQ
What size are these Instagram carousel templates?
Every template is 1080×1350 pixels (4:5 portrait), the format that takes up the most feed space on Instagram. You can switch the canvas to 1080×1080 square in the editor if you prefer.
Are the Instagram carousel templates free?
Yes. Open any template, edit it and download the slides as PNG without signing up. There is no watermark on exports.
How do I post the carousel on Instagram?
Download the slides as a ZIP, transfer them to your phone (or use Instagram on desktop), tap the multi-select icon when creating a post, and select the slides in order. Instagram locks the aspect ratio to the first slide, which is why every slide exports at the same size.
Can I use these templates in Canva instead?
The templates are built for the Carousel Maker editor, which works in the browser with no install. If you need the design in Canva, export the slides as PNG and place them on a 1080×1350 custom canvas.
How many slides should an Instagram carousel have?
Instagram allows up to 20, but swipe-through drops sharply after slide 5. Most educational carousels land at 7–10 slides; announcements and quotes work best at 3–5. Every template lets you add or remove slides.
Or describe the Instagram carousel you want
Type the idea, get the slides written and laid out, then fine-tune in the editor. Free to start.
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