Why Instagram Carousels?

Instagram carousels (swipeable posts with multiple images) get 1.4x more reach and 3.1x more engagement than single image posts. They encourage users to spend more time on your content and increase the chance of saves and shares.

The Secret to Great Carousels: Visual Consistency

The most successful carousels share one thing in common: visual consistency. Each slide should feel like part of a cohesive story, with unified colors, style, and mood. This is where AI carousel generators shine.

Optimal Carousel Specifications

Recommended Ratio: 4:5 (1080x1350 pixels)

This vertical format takes up more screen space in the feed, increasing visibility and engagement. While 1:1 square works too, 4:5 gives you an edge.

Number of Slides: 5-10 slides is the sweet spot. Enough to tell a complete story without overwhelming viewers.

Types of Carousels That Perform Well

• Educational/How-to: Step-by-step tutorials, tips, or guides
• Before/After: Transformation stories
• Listicles: Top 5 tips, 7 mistakes to avoid, etc.
• Storytelling: Day in the life, travel journals, recipes
• Product showcases: Multiple angles or features

AI Prompt Template for Carousels

When using FavCraft's carousel mode, include these elements in your prompt:

Template: [Theme/Subject] in [style], cohesive series with consistent [color palette/mood], suitable for Instagram carousel, [any specific elements]

Example: "Coffee brewing process in minimalist aesthetic, cohesive series with warm earth tones, suitable for Instagram carousel, clean backgrounds"

Best Practices

1. Hook with your first slide - It determines whether people swipe

2. Maintain visual flow - Each slide should naturally lead to the next

3. End with a CTA - Ask for saves, follows, or comments

4. Use carousel mode - Let AI maintain style consistency across all images