TikTok carousel templates
TikTok carousel templates built for photo mode
TikTok photo carousels are swiped, not watched — so each slide has to land in a second. These templates use large type, high contrast and one idea per slide. Open one, switch the canvas to 9:16 if you want full-screen slides, and export.
18 templates curated for TikTok · free · no signup · browse all
TikTok carousel specs and what makes one work
| Post type | Photo mode (photo carousel) |
| Recommended size | 1080 × 1920 px (9:16) — switch canvas in the editor |
| Also accepted | 1080 × 1350 (4:5) · 1080 × 1080 (1:1), padded to fit |
| Max photos | 35 per post |
| Export | PNG per slide, or ZIP of all slides |
| Text safe area | Keep ~250 px clear at the bottom for caption and sound |
Before you export
- Slide 1 is a thumbnail and a hook at once — big text, four to eight words, no paragraph.
- TikTok auto-advances photo carousels to the sound; keep slides skimmable in about two seconds each.
- Leave the bottom quarter of each slide clear — the caption, username and sound label sit there.
- Numbered slides (1/7, 2/7…) keep people swiping and make the post feel finished.
TikTok carousel template FAQ
What size should a TikTok carousel be?
1080×1920 (9:16) fills the screen and is the recommended size. TikTok also accepts 4:5 and 1:1 photos and pads them with a background, so the 1080×1350 templates work as-is; switch the canvas to 9:16 in the editor for full-screen slides.
How many photos can a TikTok carousel have?
Up to 35 photos in a single photo-mode post. Most high-performing carousels use 5–12.
How do I post a photo carousel on TikTok?
Export the slides as PNG, transfer them to your phone, tap + in TikTok, choose Upload, select the photos in order, then switch the post to Photo mode (not video) before adding sound and a caption.
Are these TikTok carousel templates free?
Yes. Edit and export without signing up, with no watermark.
Can I reuse the same carousel on Instagram?
Yes — export at 1080×1350 for Instagram and 1080×1920 for TikTok from the same template. The Instagram carousel size tool shows the grid crop for the 4:5 version.
Or describe the TikTok carousel you want
Type the idea, get the slides written and laid out, then fine-tune in the editor. Free to start.
Open the editor