Instagram Carousel Maker — Create Swipeable Posts for Free

Instagram carousels consistently deliver the highest engagement rates of any post format on the platform. Data from multiple studies shows carousels generate 1.4x more reach and 3.1x more engagement than single-image posts.

The secret is the algorithm. When someone scrolls past your carousel without swiping, Instagram re-shows it in their feed later — this time displaying the second or third slide. This gives you multiple chances to capture attention with a single post. No other format gets this treatment.

Carousels also drive saves and shares, which are the two engagement signals the Instagram algorithm values most heavily. Educational carousels in particular get saved at extremely high rates because people want to reference them later. If you are looking to grow your social media presence, carousels should be the backbone of your content strategy.

With an Instagram scheduler, you can batch-create your carousels and schedule them at the best time to post for maximum visibility.

1. Plan your content. Start with one key message and break it into 7-10 digestible slides. Use our AI content generator to brainstorm carousel ideas quickly.
2. Create a scroll-stopping hook. Your first slide determines everything. Use a bold headline with a number, a provocative question, or a relatable statement that makes people stop scrolling.
3. Design your slides. Use the carousel maker above to write each slide. Keep text concise — under 30 words per slide. Choose a background color that pops in the Instagram feed.
4. End with a CTA. Your final slide should tell readers what to do: save the post, share it, follow you, or check the link in your bio.
5. Export and upload. Download your slides as PNG images and upload them all at once when creating a new Instagram post.
6. Write a killer caption. Add context, tell a story, and include a call-to-action. Finish with 20-30 relevant hashtags using our hashtag generator.