TikTok slideshow guides
Straight answers to the most common TikTok slideshow questions — how to make one, the right size, how many photos, music, and more.
How to Make a TikTok Slideshow (Step by Step)
To make a TikTok slideshow: open the TikTok app, tap +, switch to Photo mode, select your images, add text and sound, then post. To skip the manual work, generate the whole slideshow (hook, captions, on-brand slides) with ViralSlides and post it in one step.
TikTok Slideshow Size & Dimensions
The recommended TikTok slideshow size is 1080×1920 pixels — a 9:16 vertical ratio that fills the screen. Keep important text away from the edges so UI elements don’t cover it.
How Many Photos Can a TikTok Slideshow Have?
A TikTok slideshow supports up to 35 photos, but the sweet spot for most posts is 6–10 slides — enough to deliver value without losing viewers before the end.
How to Add Music to a TikTok Slideshow
To add music to a TikTok slideshow, create the slideshow in the app, tap the sound option, and choose a track — trending sounds tend to boost reach. If you design slides elsewhere, upload the photos to TikTok and add the sound there.
TikTok Slideshow vs Video: Which Performs Better?
Slideshows are faster to produce and tend to get more saves and high completion, which the algorithm rewards; videos win on watch time and storytelling. For consistent posting and testing angles at volume, slideshows are usually the better ROI.
Why Won’t My TikTok Slideshow Post? (Common Fixes)
If your TikTok slideshow won’t post, the usual fixes are: update the app, stay under 35 photos, use standard image formats (JPG/PNG), check your connection, and make sure your account is in good standing. Restarting the app clears most stuck uploads.
TikTok Slideshow Best Practices for More Views
The best TikTok slideshows lead with a strong hook on slide one, keep one idea per slide, use a trending sound, stay around 6–10 slides, and end with a clear call to action. Optimize for saves and completion, not just views.
Skip the manual work
Pick a format, give a topic, and ViralSlides makes the whole slideshow in one click.