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.
A TikTok slideshow (photo carousel) is a swipeable set of images. They’re some of the highest-completion content on the platform because every swipe is a fresh payoff. Here’s how to make one — manually, and the fast way.
Steps
- 1Open Photo modeIn the TikTok app, tap the + button and switch from video to Photo mode.
- 2Add your photosSelect your images in order — TikTok supports up to 35 photos per slideshow.
- 3Add text and soundAdd an on-slide hook and caption, then pick a trending sound.
- 4Write the caption + hashtagsFront-load the hook in the caption and add a few relevant hashtags.
- 5Post or save to draftsPublish, or save to drafts to schedule later.
The faster way
Designing slides one by one is the slow part. With ViralSlides you pick a format and topic, and it writes the hook, the on-slide copy, captions, and hashtags, then lays everything out on-brand at 1080×1920 — ready to post or download.
What makes a slideshow perform
A strong first slide (the hook) decides everything: it sets the promise that keeps people swiping. Each slide should deliver one clear idea, and the last slide should tell viewers what to do next.
FAQ
Do I need music for a TikTok slideshow?
It helps. Slideshows with trending sounds tend to get more reach, so add a sound in the TikTok editor before posting.
Can I make a slideshow without the TikTok app?
Yes — generate and design it elsewhere (e.g. ViralSlides), then upload the images to TikTok and add a sound.