RepostitTikTok Carousel: How to Post Photo Mode Carousels (and Repost Them)
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A TikTok carousel (TikTok calls it photo mode) is a swipeable post of several photos with music, like an Instagram carousel. Here’s how to post one, whether carousels do well, and how to put your Instagram carousels on TikTok, or your TikTok carousels on Instagram, without redoing them.
How to post a carousel on TikTok
- Tap + and choose Upload.
- Switch to Photos and select several images in the order you want.
- Make sure the post is set to photo mode (swipeable photos) rather than a video slideshow.
- Add a sound, write a caption and post.
Use a vertical or 4:5 format and keep text inside the middle of the image so the app’s buttons don’t cover it.
Do carousels do well on TikTok?
They can. Photo posts give people a reason to stop and swipe, which works well for tutorials, lists, recipes, before-and-after and storytelling. They also let you reuse images you’ve already made for Instagram or LinkedIn. Mix them with videos rather than replacing videos.
Ideas for TikTok carousels
- Step-by-step tutorials, one step per slide
- “5 mistakes to avoid” lists
- Product photos with prices and a final slide with a call to action
- Before and after
- Quotes or key points from a podcast or video
How to repost Instagram carousels to TikTok (and the other way round)
Re-uploading every slide by hand on each app is slow. Repostit reposts photos and carousels automatically, just like videos:
- Connect your accounts and create a workflow, for example TikTok to Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.
- Post a carousel as usual. The workflow picks it up.
- Every slide goes out in order, sized for each app and without the watermark. Where an app offers both, choose whether it goes out as a carousel or a Reel.
You can also build a carousel once in the Post planner and schedule it to every app. See what’s new in image and carousel reposting.
Related guides: how to back up all your TikTok videos.
FAQ
How do you do a carousel on TikTok?
Upload several photos and post them in photo mode. Viewers swipe through them while your sound plays.
Do carousels on TikTok make money?
Monetisation programs mostly reward videos, and eligibility rules change, so check TikTok’s current Creator Rewards rules. Carousels still bring followers, traffic and sales.
Can I schedule a TikTok carousel?
Yes, with a scheduling tool that supports photo posts, such as Repostit. See how to schedule TikTok posts.
How do I post an Instagram carousel on TikTok?
Save the original images and upload them in photo mode, or set up a Repostit workflow that sends every new Instagram carousel to TikTok automatically.
