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In the early days of Instagram, before <\/span>Stories<\/span><\/a> and Instagram carousel photos, you had to choose exactly the right picture to post, filter it perfectly, and hope for the best with the algorithm. Since then, this popular social media platform has evolved to offer a wider variety of post options to help users make the best content for their followers, including Reels and longer videos.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll cover everything you need to know about Instagram carousel posts, including creative ways to create your own eye-catching posts with Instagram carousel templates. You\u2019ll be <\/span>increasing your engagements<\/span><\/a> in no time!<\/span><\/p>\n

What is an Instagram Carousel?<\/span><\/h2>\n

It happens to the best of us: you can\u2019t choose just one photo to post. That\u2019s what carousels are for. In a carousel post, you can add up to 10 photos in the classic feed style, swiping left to see each consecutive photo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Carousels are a great post format option for both brands and personal account users. Whether you want to share a photo dump from the weekend, are doing a meme roundup, or you need to share all of the details in a news story and have <\/span>a lot of text on screen<\/span><\/a>, carousels are good options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Instagram Carousels vs Single Image Posts<\/span><\/h2>\n

Not sure whether to post just one or share the whole highlight reel? Carousels are often a more engaging post format than a single image because viewers have to swipe through to see all of the photos and understand the full story you\u2019re trying to convey. As long as your content tells a story<\/a>, people tend to like flipping through multiple images. So, the next time you want to post ten photos of your dog or images of your latest product drop, don\u2019t hold back. Just make sure the first photo in the series is eye-catching to encourage people to tap next.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are Instagram\u2019s Carousel Image Specifications?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Social image sizes<\/span><\/a> vary by platform. And ignoring platform sizing and resolution requirements can result in stretched, warped, and incorrectly cropped photos. So, use this guide before you post for best results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Instagram carousel sizes:<\/b><\/h3>\n

Landscape: 1080 x 566 pixels or\u00a0 1.91:1 aspect ratio<\/span><\/p>\n

Portrait: 1080 x 1350 pixels or 4:5 aspect ratio<\/span><\/p>\n

Square: 1080 x 1080 pixels, or 1:1 aspect ratio<\/span><\/p>\n

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Video carousel specs:<\/b><\/h3>\n

Length: 3 to 60 seconds<\/span><\/p>\n

Formats: MP4 and MOV<\/span><\/p>\n

Maximum video size: 4GB<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Make a Carousel on Instagram <\/span><\/h2>\n

Ready to make your first instagram carousel? Follow the below tutorial and you\u2019ll be posting carousel image posts in no time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1) Open the Instagram app and click on the plus sign in the upper right-hand menu. From the drop-down menu, choose <\/span>Post<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2) Now it\u2019s time to select your images.You\u2019ll see an icon that looks like a stack of papers. Tap on it to activate carousel image selection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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3) Now, your fotos should have circles in the upper right-hand corners that you can tap on to select which photos will go in your carousel. Start tapping on the photos you\u2019d like to add. You can choose up to ten, and the app will count for you, denoting how many photos you\u2019ve chosen with numbers in the circles of the corners of the selected photos. <\/span>If you accidentally choose the wrong photo, tap on it again to remove it from your selection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4) Once you\u2019ve finished selecting your photos, tap on <\/span>Next<\/span><\/i> in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5) Now, do any last-minute edits to your photos by scrolling through your selection and using the menu of filters on the bottom of the screen to apply quick effects or clicking on the icon in the lower left-hand corner of your photo to access a range of editing tools. If you want to edit your photos further, we recommend using a creative platform like <\/span>Picsart<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6) When you\u2019ve finished, tap <\/span>Next<\/span><\/i> in the upper right-hand corner of the screen and add a caption and relevant hashtags before sharing your carousel on the app.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ways to Use a Carousel on Instagram<\/span><\/h2>\n

The options for types of content for carousels are limitless. Whether you\u2019re using carousels for digital marketing or to share photos from your weekend, here are a few ideas for your next post.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n