What is a LinkedIn carousel?

A LinkedIn carousel is a multi-slide document post that users can swipe through. It's typically uploaded as a PDF and appears as a swipeable slideshow in the feed. Carousels get significantly higher engagement than regular posts because they encourage interaction and keep viewers on your content longer.

What size should a LinkedIn carousel be?

The recommended size for LinkedIn carousels is 1080 x 1350 pixels (4:5 aspect ratio) for optimal mobile viewing. This is the same as Instagram posts. Our generator automatically creates slides in this format so your carousels look perfect on all devices.

How many slides should a LinkedIn carousel have?

LinkedIn carousels can have up to 300 pages, but the sweet spot is 5-10 slides. This is enough to deliver value without losing attention. Start with a hook, deliver your points, and end with a call-to-action.

How do I upload a carousel to LinkedIn?

After downloading your carousel as a PDF: 1) Go to LinkedIn and click 'Start a post', 2) Click the document icon (looks like a page with a folded corner), 3) Upload your PDF file, 4) Add a title for your document, 5) Write your post caption, 6) Click Post. LinkedIn will automatically convert your PDF into a swipeable carousel.

Is this LinkedIn carousel generator really free?

Yes, completely free! You can create unlimited carousels, choose from multiple templates, edit your content, and download as PDF or images—no signup required, no hidden fees.

Can I customize the colors and fonts?

Currently, you can choose from our professionally designed templates, each with its own color scheme and fonts. For full customization including your own brand colors, fonts, and logo, check out WaveGen's AI-powered carousel generator which includes a brand kit feature.

What's the difference between this free tool and WaveGen?

This free tool lets you manually create carousels by typing in your content. WaveGen's AI-powered tool can automatically generate carousel content from any URL, blog post, or topic—saving you hours of writing time. It also includes brand kit customization, drag and drop image editor, scheduler and more.

Do carousels perform better than regular LinkedIn posts?

Yes! LinkedIn carousels typically get 3x more engagement than single-image posts. They increase dwell time (how long people spend on your post), encourage swiping which signals engagement to the algorithm, and give you more space to deliver value.

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Free LinkedIn Carousel Generator

WaveGen is a free LinkedIn carousel generator that creates professional document-format (PDF) carousel posts in minutes. Pick a template or generate content with AI, then download as PDF for direct upload to LinkedIn. No watermark, no signup required.

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LinkedIn document post format

1080×1350

Mobile-optimized 4:5 portrait

AI or manual

Generate or pick a template

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No signup, no watermark

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How to Create a Free LinkedIn Carousel

With our free tool, it only takes 4 steps:

1. Choose Template

Pick from our professionally designed templates — minimal, bold, or corporate styles.

2. Add Content

Enter your title and slide content. Add or remove slides as needed.

3. Preview

See your carousel in real-time. Navigate through slides to check each one.

4. Download

Export as PDF for LinkedIn or as images. Upload to LinkedIn as a document post.

Why LinkedIn Carousels Get 3x More Engagement

Carousels are one of the highest-performing content formats on LinkedIn. Here's why they work so well:

Increased dwell time

Users spend more time on carousel posts, signaling to LinkedIn's algorithm that your content is valuable.

Encourages interaction

Swiping through slides counts as engagement, boosting your post's visibility in the feed.

More space for value

Multiple slides let you deliver complete ideas, tutorials, or stories without overwhelming readers.

Stands out visually

Carousels break the monotony of text posts and catch attention as users scroll.

Pro tip: Post carousels consistently (2-3x per week) to build momentum. The LinkedIn algorithm rewards creators who show up regularly with high-quality content.

LinkedIn Carousel Best Practices

Do's

Start with a hook that creates curiosity
Use large, readable fonts (40px+ for body text)
Keep each slide focused on one idea
Include a clear call-to-action on the last slide
Use consistent branding across all slides
Add page numbers so readers know how many slides remain

Don'ts

Don't cram too much text on one slide
Avoid low-contrast color combinations
Don't use tiny fonts that are hard to read on mobile
Avoid generic stock photos that add no value
Don't forget to proofread for typos
Avoid clickbait hooks that don't deliver value

LinkedIn Carousel FAQs

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