Cards
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What is Cards?
Cards is a text card and carousel maker that transforms plain text into polished social media images. Users paste a quote, thread, essay, or post draft, and Cards automatically splits it into readable slides with smart slide splitting while keeping paragraphs and line breaks tidy. The tool generates export-ready PNGs that match the editor preview exactly, including spacing, colors, and typography.
Key features include smart slide splitting for long text, preview-matched export ensuring downloaded images match what you see in the editor, social presets built in for Instagram, Stories, LinkedIn, X and other platforms, and the ability to save projects when you sign in or export without an account. Users can choose format and style by picking Instagram, LinkedIn, X, or Stories, then select visual templates and adjust typography, colors, and spacing. Export options include PNGs, ZIP files, or HTML bundles with automatic or manual slide breaks.
Cards is made for creators who want to save time and effort when creating social media content. It's ideal for anyone creating Instagram carousel posts, LinkedIn carousels, X/Twitter quote cards, newsletter snippets, blog post summaries, podcast quotes, course slides, presentation takeaways, story and Reel text slides, product tips, or personal notes. The core editor and PNG export are free with no AI rewriting required.
The tool is from Tiny Gods, a small studio that turns scattered work, manual processes, and rough ideas into clear digital systems. They strive to create tools that are simple and lovable, do their thing in the best and clearest way possible, and just make life easier for users.
Cards pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Core editor and PNG export are free. No AI rewriting. Users can export without an account for free. Sign up is required only when you want to save projects and return to them later. No paid plans mentioned on the website.
Cards pros
- Core editor and PNG export are completely free
- No AI rewriting required - keeps your original writing
- Preview matches PNG export exactly
- Smart slide splitting keeps paragraphs tidy
- Automatic or manual slide breaks available
- Social presets for Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and Stories
- Export as PNG, ZIP, or HTML bundle
- Can export without creating an account
- Visual templates with typography customization
- Colors and spacing fully adjustable
- 1080 x 1350 portrait carousel format
- Design once then adapt for multiple formats
- Keeps text editable while shaping carousel
- Preview every card before exporting
- Smart slide splitting for long text
- Consistent layout across all formats
Cards cons
- No AI rewriting features
- Small tool from a small studio
- Limited to text-based cards only
- No video export options
- Requires sign-up to save projects
- Visual editing features may be limited
- No collaboration features mentioned
- Template selection may be limited
Frequently asked questions about Cards
Can I use Cards without paying?
Yes, you can open the editor, create social media text cards, preview them, and export usable PNG images without paying. The core editor and PNG export are completely free.
Do I need to create an account?
No, you can export without an account. You only need to sign in when you want to keep projects and return to them later.
What social platforms does Cards support?
Cards supports Instagram, Stories, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and other visual post formats. You can pick Instagram Portrait (1080 x 1350) for portrait carousel posts.
What text can I paste into Cards?
You can paste a quote, thread, mini-essay, slide outline, newsletter snippet, blog post summary, podcast quote, course slide, presentation takeaway, product tip, or personal note.
How does slide splitting work?
Cards offers both automatic and manual slide breaks. The smart slide splitting turns long text into a readable carousel while keeping paragraphs and line breaks tidy.
What export formats are available?
You can download PNGs individually, a ZIP file containing all cards, or an HTML bundle with your carousel.
Does the preview match the exported image?
Yes, the preview matches the PNG export exactly, including spacing, colors, and typography. Downloaded images match what you see in the editor.
Can I customize the design?
Yes, you can choose visual templates and adjust typography, colors, and spacing. The layout stays consistent across formats so posts, stories, or carousels can ship from the same draft.
Is there AI rewriting included?
No, Cards does not include AI rewriting. It keeps your writing editable while you shape the carousel, preserving your original text.
What is Tiny Gods?
Tiny Gods is a small studio that creates data tools, automation, and custom software. They turn scattered work, manual processes, and rough ideas into clear digital systems, striving to create tools that are simple and lovable.