Carousel Generator

Getting Started: Top Toolbar

1. Set Your Brand: Enter your brand name in the top toolbar
2. Upload Logo: Drag & drop an image or click to upload (max 5MB)
3. Resize Logo: Click the size button (e.g., "48px") to adjust from 24-80px
4. Choose Format: Select Square for Instagram or Portrait for LinkedIn
5. Quick Actions: Download current slide or all slides from toolbar
6. Apply Theme (Optional): Go to Themes tab and click any preset for instant styling

Customizing Slide Backgrounds

You have complete control over slide backgrounds:

• Solid Colors: Choose any color using the color picker or hex code
• Gradients: Set start and end colors, then adjust the angle (0-360°)
• Quick Tips: Use 135° for diagonal, 180° for vertical, 90° for horizontal
• Toggle branding and slide numbers on/off per slide

Working with Text Elements - Direct Editing

Text elements are fully interactive with inline editing on the canvas:

Inline Text Editing (NEW!):

• Double-Click to Edit: Double-click any text on the preview to edit it inline
• Direct Typing: Type your changes directly on the canvas in real-time
• Press Escape: Finish editing and save changes automatically
• Visual Feedback: Selected text shows a dashed outline

Adding & Managing Elements:

• Click "Add" in Text Elements panel to create new elements
• Click any element in the list to select it for styling
• Double-click on canvas to edit text content inline
• Use Style/Position tabs for fine-tuned control

Positioning Elements - Drag & Drop:

• Drag Anywhere: Simply drag any element on the preview to move it
• Live Feedback: See position changes in real-time as you drag
• Precise Control: Use X/Y sliders in Position tab for exact placement
• Adjust element width to control text wrapping (20-95%)

Styling Text:

• Font Size: Adjust from 16px to 120px for perfect hierarchy
• Font Weight: Range from 100 (thin) to 900 (black) for emphasis
• Color: Any custom color via picker or hex code
• Alignment: Left, center, or right align text

Using Slide Templates

Choose from 4 pre-designed slide templates in the "Add Slide" tab:

• Content: General purpose slide for text content
• List: Title with bullet points for tips or steps
• Quote: Large centered quote with attribution
• Stats: Big number with descriptive label

Each template comes with pre-positioned text elements that you can drag and customize instantly. New slides are added before your last slide automatically.

Creating Your Carousel Structure

1. Start with Cover Slide: Create an attention-grabbing title
2. Add Content Slides: Use template buttons to add slides before the CTA
3. Customize Each Slide: Navigate between slides to edit content and styling
4. End with CTA: Keep the last slide for your call-to-action
5. Review Thumbnails: Check all slides in the thumbnail view

Professional Design Tips

• Hierarchy: Use font size 72-96px for titles, 40-56px for body, 28-36px for captions
• Contrast: Ensure text color contrasts well with background
• Consistency: Use similar colors and font sizes across all slides
• White Space: Don't overcrowd slides - let content breathe
• Alignment: Align elements consistently for professional look
• Font Weight: Use 700-900 for headlines, 400-600 for body text

Downloading Your Carousel

1. Review all slides using navigation arrows or thumbnails
2. Click "Download" to export current slide (2x resolution, 2160x2160)
3. Click "All Slides" to batch download entire carousel
4. Upload slides to Instagram/LinkedIn in correct order (1, 2, 3...)

How do I position text elements precisely?

You have two methods: (1) Click the "Edit" button and drag elements directly on the canvas for visual positioning, or (2) Use the X/Y position sliders in the element editor for precise percentage-based placement (0-100%). The sliders give you pixel-perfect control.

Can I use custom colors instead of theme presets?

Absolutely! Theme presets are just quick-start options. You can fully customize any color using the color pickers or by entering hex codes. Customize background colors, gradient colors, and text colors independently for complete creative control.

How do gradients work?

Gradients transition smoothly from a start color to an end color at a specified angle. Choose your start and end colors, then adjust the angle: 135° creates a diagonal gradient (most popular), 180° creates vertical, 90° creates horizontal, and 0° creates left-to-right gradients.

What font sizes should I use?

For 1080x1080 slides, use these guidelines: Headlines (72-96px), Subheadlines (56-64px), Body Text (40-48px), Captions (28-36px), Small Text (20-24px). Larger sizes work better on mobile devices where most people view Instagram and LinkedIn.

What's the difference between font weights?

Font weight controls text thickness: 100-300 (thin/light), 400 (normal/regular), 500-600 (medium/semi-bold), 700 (bold), 800-900 (extra-bold/black). Use heavier weights (700+) for titles and lighter weights (400-500) for body text to create visual hierarchy.

How do I create text hierarchy?

Combine font size, weight, and color to create hierarchy: Make titles largest (72-96px) with bold weight (700-900), body text medium (40-48px) with regular weight (400-500), and captions smallest (28-36px). Use slightly lighter colors for less important text.

Can I layer text elements?

Yes! Text elements stack in the order they appear in the elements list. The first element in the list appears behind others. To change layering, you can delete and recreate elements in your desired order, or adjust positioning to avoid overlap.

What does the width slider do?

Width controls how much horizontal space a text element occupies (20-95% of slide width). Narrower widths create compact text blocks, while wider widths allow text to span across the slide. Text automatically wraps within its width.

Should I use Square or Portrait format?

Instagram: Both work, but Square (1080x1080) is most common. Portrait (1080x1350) utilizes more screen space.
LinkedIn: Portrait (1080x1350) is recommended as it takes up more feed space and gets better visibility. Both formats work on both platforms.

How do I duplicate elements across slides?

To reuse element styling across slides: (1) Duplicate the slide containing the element, (2) Modify only the text content, keeping positioning and styling, or (3) Note down the element's settings (font size, color, position) and recreate it on other slides.

What's the best way to match my brand colors?

If you have brand color hex codes, paste them directly into the color input fields. If you have an image, use a color picker browser extension to extract exact colors. Start with a preset theme that's closest to your brand, then customize the colors.

How do I ensure text is readable?

Follow these rules: (1) Use high contrast between text and background (light text on dark bg or vice versa), (2) Minimum font size of 32px for body text, (3) Font weight of 500+ for better readability, (4) Avoid low-contrast color combinations like yellow on white.

Can I add custom logos and images?

Yes! You can upload custom brand logos (up to 5MB) by dragging & dropping into the logo area or clicking to upload. Once uploaded, click the size button (e.g., "48px") to resize from 24-80px. Your logo will appear on all slides with branding enabled. Additionally, you can use emojis strategically in your text elements (🚀 💡 ✨ 🎯 📈) to add visual interest.

Why is my text cutting off?

If text appears cut off: (1) Increase the element's width slider, (2) Reduce font size, (3) Shorten the text content, or (4) Adjust X/Y position to move the element away from edges. Text automatically wraps but needs sufficient width to display properly.

How do I create a cohesive multi-slide carousel?

Consistency is key: (1) Use the same gradient/background on all slides, (2) Keep font sizes consistent across similar elements (all titles 72px, all body 40px), (3) Maintain consistent positioning (if title is at top on slide 1, keep it there on slide 2), (4) Use the same color palette throughout.

What's the optimal number of slides?

6-10 slides is optimal for engagement. This includes: 1 cover slide, 4-8 content/value slides, and 1 CTA slide. Instagram allows up to 10 slides per carousel, and data shows 7-8 slides get the best engagement. LinkedIn supports more but shorter carousels perform better.

How do I create professional-looking gradients?

Choose colors that are adjacent or complementary: Blues to purples (professional), Oranges to pinks (vibrant), Greens to teals (calm). Use 135° angle for classic diagonal. Avoid extreme contrasts like red to green. Test multiple angles - small changes create different moods.

Can I save my carousel to edit later?

Currently, carousels aren't auto-saved. To preserve your work: (1) Download all slides, (2) Take screenshots of your settings, (3) Note your color codes and design choices. Consider creating template slides you can duplicate for future carousels with similar styling.

What makes a carousel go viral?

Viral carousels combine: (1) Strong hook on slide 1 (number/question/bold claim), (2) Valuable, actionable content, (3) Easy to read design (high contrast, large text), (4) Consistent visual style, (5) Clear CTA, (6) Surprising or counter-intuitive insights, (7) Skimmable format with short text blocks.

Why download at 2x resolution?

2x resolution (2160x2160 for square, 2160x2700 for portrait) ensures your carousel looks crisp on all devices, especially high-DPI screens like iPhones and modern laptops. It prevents pixelation when platforms compress images and maintains quality on zoom.