TikTok photo carousel: the right size
On TikTok, a photo carousel plays full screen, with music. Here is the format, the zones to avoid, and the tool to make your slides.
The sizes at a glance
| Format | Ratio | Pixels | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo carousel | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | Full screen; up to 35 images |
| Video | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | Same format; FeedVisuals exports it as MP4 |
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Try the toolAn image in another shape gets bars around it, or is cropped. In 9:16, nothing is lost.
The hidden zones
At the bottom, the caption and the account name; on the right, the column of buttons (like, comment, share); at the top, the tabs. Keep your text in the middle, slightly to the left.
Hidden or cropped by the appSafe zone for text
Posting
- Save the images, or share them from your phone.
- In TikTok, choose Photo and select the images in order.
- Add music and a caption in TikTok.
The same slides work for Instagram stories and Reels.
Check your visual
Pick an image or a video: you’ll see what the app hides or crops. Nothing is uploaded, it all happens in your browser.
Approximate zones: the interface changes with the phone and the caption length. Lay the overlay on top of your edit, in CapCut or Canva.
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Try the toolFrequently asked questions
How many photos in a TikTok carousel?
Up to 35. FeedVisuals accepts as many in the vertical 9:16 format.
Can I make it a video?
Yes: pick Video in step 1. The slides are animated and exported as a silent MP4: add the music in TikTok.
Do I need a FeedVisuals account?
No. Nothing to install, nothing is uploaded.