Create Instagram Carousels
Turn any trending topic into a multi-slide Instagram carousel that stops the scroll. Pick an idea, select Carousel, review your slides, and publish directly to Instagram.
By the end of this guide
- You will have created a branded multi-slide Instagram carousel
- Reviewed and edited individual slides with one-click actions
- Scheduled or published the carousel directly to Instagram
Pick a topic and select Instagram Carousel
Head to Discovery and find a trending topic, then click Use Idea. Or open Agent Chat and describe what you want.
In the popover, select Instagram as the platform and pick Carousel from the format options (alongside Reel and Post). You can also select other platforms at the same time to create matching content for LinkedIn, X, and YouTube in one go.
Your agent creates the carousel
The AI agent researches the topic, applies your brand voice and niche context, and generates a full Instagram carousel. The carousel card appears in the content panel on the left, showing the slide count and a preview of the first slide.
The right side shows the full Instagram post preview with your carousel slides, caption text, and the Review content panel with options like Make viral, Explore angles, Hook check, and Generate image.
Review and edit with one-click actions
Click the carousel to open the edit menu. You get a full set of quick-edit actions without writing a single prompt. Swipe through slides in the preview to check each one.
One-click actions:
You can also Create YouTube Short or Create Instagram Reel directly from the same menu to repurpose your carousel into video.
Find it in your content queue
Your carousel also appears on the Content page alongside all your other generated content. You can see the Instagram carousel preview next to your X posts, LinkedIn posts, and any other content created in the same session.
Schedule or publish directly
Approve the carousel and it moves to your Content Schedule. The timeline view shows a full Instagram preview of your carousel with the slide indicator dots, post text, and scheduled time. Drag to reschedule or publish immediately.
Why Instagram carousels work
more reach than single image posts
slides per carousel on Instagram
more saves than standard posts
Tips for high-performing carousels:
- Lead with a bold, curiosity-driven first slide
- Keep each slide to one idea or takeaway
- Use numbered lists or step-by-step frameworks
- End with a clear CTA: save, share, or follow
Frequently asked questions
How do I create an Instagram carousel with Brand Brain?
Can I edit individual carousel slides before publishing?
How many slides does an Instagram carousel have?
Can I create carousels for Instagram and LinkedIn at the same time?
What to do next
- Repurpose a video or blog post into carousels and other formats Repurposing Guide
- Create LinkedIn carousels from the same topics LinkedIn Carousels
- Discover trending topics to turn into content Discover Trends