How To Create Seamless Instagram Carousels

Instagram carousels remain as a top performing type of content. Year over year, carousels continue to see a 16% increase in interactions, topping static posts by 150+ interactions on average.

Instagram carousels are fun, they are interactive, and they SHOULD be tested in your Instagram strategy. This is a great content piece to switch up your feed and get your audience to swipe through. However, creating these isn't like creating a typical single-image post. There is a bit more effort that has to be put into creating an Instagram carousel to ensure that it flows and looks cohesive. Here are our top tips for getting that seamless Instagram carousel look.

Creating Seamless Instagram Carousels

Start with a plan

It's important to go in with a plan. What message are you trying to communicate through this post? Ensure that your message and design connects throughout the entirety of the carousel. It can be helpful to map it out and brainstorm on a separate paper or document before inserting it into your design.

Use the correct dimensions

Instagram carousel images should each be 1080px high and up to 10800px wide.

Extend Elements Across Slides

Design elements (e.g. lines, text, or images) that start on one slide and continue to the next. This makes your viewer want to slide onward to see more and keeps each slide cohesive!

Use a Guide

Use grids or lines to align elements per slide. You can also duplicate the previous slide to create the next, if that's easier.

Use a Template

Don't be afraid to use a template! Canva has great options for seamless carousels that you can edit to make your own and fit your message and branding. Give these a try if you're looking for an easy seamless look!

Test it

Upload this into your Instagram app or scheduling platform and check your work. Make sure it aligns well and feels composed when you are viewing it in the correct format.

And just like that, you have a seamless carousel post that is sure to engage your audience! Remember to use a powerful hook that makes them want to continue to slide through the carousel all the way to the end. Tune in every single Monday and Friday for more social media insights, tips, and advice on our blog, socialsavvyhq.co/resources