Free Instagram Carousel Maker

Instagram Carousel Maker Powered by AI

Type a topic. The AI writes every slide, designs it in Instagram's 4:5 format, and exports PNGs ready to post — in under 60 seconds. No Canva. No copy-pasting.

Free plan · 3 exports/month · No credit card

4:5 format  native Instagram portrait
60 sec  avg. generation time
Claude + GPT-4  AI models
PNG export  ready to upload

Three steps to a finished carousel

No design skills needed. No templates to fill in. The AI handles structure, writing, and layout — you review and post.

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Type your topic

Enter a topic, paste a URL, or drop in notes. The AI uses it as source material — so your carousel sounds like you, not a generic summary.

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AI generates all slides

The model writes a scroll-stopping hook, builds curiosity between slides, and closes with a save or follow CTA — then formats everything for Instagram's 4:5 portrait dimensions.

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Tweak and export PNGs

Edit any slide inline, swap a background theme, adjust colors — then export individual PNGs. Upload all at once to Instagram as a multi-image post.

Built for Instagram growth

Every feature is designed around how Instagram carousels actually perform — saves, swipes, and aesthetic consistency.

AI-generated slide content

Claude or GPT-4 writes all slides — punchy 3–7-word headlines and 2–3-line body copy sized to fit the 4:5 canvas without overflowing or looking cramped.

4:5 portrait format built in

Instagram's 4:5 ratio (1080x1350px) takes up more vertical space in the feed, which means higher impressions per post. Carouselli exports at the correct dimensions automatically.

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PNG export per slide

Server-rendered via Puppeteer at full resolution. Download all slides as individual PNGs and upload them together as an Instagram multi-image post.

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Aesthetic background themes

7 panoramic background themes — ocean, forest, cityscape, workspace, mountains, and more. Auto-crops to show a different region per slide for visual variety across the carousel.

Inline slide editor

Click any text to edit it directly on the canvas. Drag headlines and body text to reposition. No switching tools, no copy-pasting between apps.

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Consistent visual style

Color palette, font, and layout stay consistent across all slides automatically — so your carousel looks polished and on-brand, not like slides from five different templates.

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Hook + save CTA structure

The AI knows slide 1 must stop the scroll and the last slide must ask for a save. The middle slides build value that makes saving feel obvious — not forced.

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Multi-language support

Generate carousels in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and more. The AI writes natively in your target language — no machine translation layer.

Start free, scale when ready

Every plan includes the same AI-powered carousel maker. Paid plans unlock more exports, more slides, and more powerful AI models.

Free
$0
forever
  • 3 exports per month
  • Up to 3 slides
  • GPT-4o mini
  • PDF + PNG export
Pro
$24
per month
  • Unlimited exports
  • Up to 15 slides
  • Claude Opus 4.6
  • Team seats (3)
Lifetime
$249
one-time
  • Unlimited exports
  • Up to 20 slides
  • Claude Opus 4.6
  • Team seats (5)

Built for people who post weekly

Carouselli is designed for Instagram creators and social media managers who need finished, on-brand slides — not just ideas to paste into Canva.

"I used to spend an hour designing each Instagram carousel in Canva. Now I'm done in 5 minutes. The slides actually look consistent without me doing anything."
Content creator — lifestyle & wellness niche
"The 4:5 format is perfect. It takes up more of the feed than square posts and my saves have gone up since I switched to portrait carousels."
Social media manager — e-commerce brand
"I paste my blog post URL, choose 8 slides, and it turns the whole thing into a carousel. The content is actually punchy — not just bullet-point summaries."
Coach and course creator — 28k Instagram followers

Common questions

What is the best free Instagram carousel maker?
Carouselli is purpose-built for Instagram carousel creation and offers a free plan with 3 exports per month — no credit card required. Unlike general tools like Canva or ChatGPT, it generates content AND designs slides in one step, in the correct 4:5 Instagram format. See our Instagram carousel tips guide.
What is the correct size for an Instagram carousel?
The recommended size for Instagram carousels is 1080x1350px (4:5 portrait). This format takes up more vertical screen real estate in the mobile feed, which increases the chance of stopping the scroll. Square (1080x1080px) also works but portrait consistently outperforms it for engagement. See our Instagram carousel size guide for the full breakdown.
How many slides should an Instagram carousel have?
5–10 slides is the sweet spot for Instagram. The algorithm rewards saves and swipe-through events — more slides means more swipes, which signals engagement. Slide 1 must stop the scroll; slides 2–N-1 deliver value; the last slide asks for a save or follow. Under 4 slides leaves engagement potential on the table.
How do I make an Instagram carousel that gets saves?
Saves come from content people want to come back to: tips, step-by-step processes, checklists, or frameworks. Make slide 1 tease the full value ("5 things I wish I knew before..."). End with an explicit ask to save. See our full guide on Instagram carousels that get saved.
Is Carouselli better than Canva for Instagram carousels?
For creators who post regularly, yes. Canva starts with a blank template — you still need to write all the content yourself. Carouselli starts with your topic and generates the complete carousel, including content, layouts, and export at the correct Instagram dimensions. Read our full Carouselli vs Canva comparison.
Can I use my own images and brand colors?
Yes. You can upload custom background images per slide, choose from 7 panoramic background themes, set custom color palettes, and adjust font styles. All visual settings stay consistent across the carousel automatically.

Make your first carousel free

No design skills. No Canva. No copy-pasting into templates. Type your topic and export Instagram-ready PNGs.

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Free plan · 3 exports/month · No credit card required