Carousel
The LinkedIn Carousel Generator is a free tool provided by Taplio that allows users to turn images, tweets, or Reddit posts into visually a...
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What is Carousel?
Taplio's Carousel Generator is a free AI-powered tool designed to create engaging LinkedIn carousel posts effortlessly. Users can generate carousels from scratch by inputting topics, or repurpose content from tweets, Reddit posts, and images into scrollable PDF formats optimized for LinkedIn. It features an advanced editor for customizing slides with themes, colors, fonts, profile pictures, and text, ensuring visually appealing designs that boost engagement.
Key features include AI content generation for hooks, body slides, and CTAs; easy import of external content via URLs; theme selection with custom colors and backgrounds; slide preview; and direct PDF download for LinkedIn posting. The tool emphasizes best practices like bold designs, personal branding elements, concise text with numbers and pain points, and strong calls to action on the final slide.
It's ideal for LinkedIn users aiming to grow their personal brand, professionals seeking higher engagement rates (carousels outperform single images), content creators repurposing material, and anyone wanting quick, high-impact posts without design skills. With tips on readability (40-50 words per slide) and experimentation, it helps users stand out in crowded feeds and build audience recall.
The generator supports 1080x1350 pixel format by default for originality and space, and includes watermark removal for Taplio subscribers. Overall, it simplifies carousel creation to drive more views, swipes, shares, and opportunities on LinkedIn's 800M+ user platform.
Carousel pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
The Carousel Generator is entirely free with no account required, including AI generation and downloads (with watermark). Watermark removal and advanced Taplio features require a paid subscription: Standard plan at $49/month (billed yearly) with AI content, scheduling, analytics; Pro at $149/month with lead database and higher limits. 7-day free trial and 30-day money-back guarantee available.
Carousel pros
- Free to use with no catch
- AI generates carousels from topics
- Repurposes tweets into slides
- Converts Reddit posts to carousels
- Transforms images into threads
- Advanced editor for text formatting
- Custom color palettes and hex codes
- Theme selection for bold designs
- Add profile pic and handle
- Preview slides before download
- PDF export in 1080x1350 format
- Supports hooks, body, CTA structure
- Easy add new slides button
- No account required for basic use
- Optimizes for LinkedIn engagement
- Includes best practice tips
- Quick generation from URLs
- Drag-drop image positioning
Carousel cons
- Watermark on free downloads
- Watermark removal needs subscription
- Limited to LinkedIn format
- PDF only, no other exports
- AI may need manual editing
- Dependent on input quality
- No direct posting to LinkedIn
- Basic free tier lacks analytics
- Potential generation wait time
- Square format not default
Frequently asked questions about Carousel
Who are you? What’s Taplio?
Taplio is a LinkedIn tool focused on creating high-performing content and engaging relevant accounts, rather than automation. It helps build personal brands to drive business opportunities, with 1500+ paying customers using features like the Carousel Generator.
What are LinkedIn carousel posts?
Carousel posts on LinkedIn are sets of slides navigable like a PowerPoint, created by uploading a PDF where each page becomes a slide. The tool generates these PDFs for easy posting.
Why should I care about LinkedIn carousels?
Carousels keep users on the platform longer, earning extra visibility from LinkedIn's algorithm. They generate high engagement as one of the most popular formats among 800M+ users.
What is the correct LinkedIn carousel format and size?
Carousels are PDFs in 1080x1080 (square) or 1080x1350 pixels (default in Taplio for more space). The tool uses the taller format for originality and better expression.
Is this tool free?
Yes, the Carousel Generator is entirely free with no catch, allowing AI generation, editing, and PDF downloads without an account.
How does the carousel generator work?
Choose to repurpose tweets/Reddit/images by pasting URLs and generating, or use AI by entering a topic. Edit content, add personal assets, select themes, preview, and download PDF.
How can I remove the watermark?
The 'Made with taplio.com/carousel' watermark is removed only for active Taplio subscribers, unlocking full integration with the all-in-one LinkedIn growth tool.
How to create good LinkedIn carousels?
Use bold colors over plain white, add profile pic and name, include numbers for legitimacy, keep text concise with bullets, mention pain points early, and end with CTA; experiment for best results.
Why post LinkedIn carousels?
They drive higher engagement than single images (77% of technical audiences prefer them), reinforce brand identity, and pack dense info across slides for better storytelling.
What are best practices for carousels?
Hook on first slide, limit to 40-50 words per slide for readability, include strong CTA on last slide, preview before posting, and link extra info in post copy.