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TikTok slideshow templates

13 formats for TikTok photo slideshows and Instagram carousels, each with example hooks, a slide-by-slide outline and a written example. Pick one, give a topic, and ViralSlides writes the hook, captions and on-brand slides, ready to post.

Formly example slideshow (AI workout planner), slide 1 of 3: Cover: “5 habits that fixed my workouts.” with dumbbells by a window
Lingora example slideshow (AI language coach), slide 2 of 3: “Three phrases. Zero panic.” with café snapshots
Readwell example slideshow (AI reading coach), slide 3 of 3: “Read twenty books, quietly.” with a Try Readwell line
Focusly example slideshow (AI focus planner), slide 1 of 3: Cover: “To-do lists vs time blocking.” with a sticky note and a planner
Plantly example slideshow (AI plant care), slide 2 of 3: A hand holding a monstera leaf
Tripkit example slideshow (AI packing assistant), slide 3 of 3: “03 Pack smarter with Tripkit.” with a plane at the gate
Pacewell example slideshow (AI running coach), slide 1 of 3: Cover: “Your first 5K starts here.” over a runner tying their shoes
Studyo example slideshow (AI study planner), slide 2 of 3: “Flashcards made from my own notes.” with hands holding flashcards
Hushly example slideshow (AI sleep coach), slide 3 of 3: “Sleep like you mean it.” ending on a Try it in Hushly button
Dewly example slideshow (AI skin analysis), slide 1 of 3: Cover: “Glass skin, no guesswork.” with a hand holding a serum dropper
Simmer example slideshow (AI recipe planner), slide 2 of 3: “Use what's in your fridge.” with fresh ingredients
Ledgerly example slideshow (AI money tracker), slide 3 of 3: “Budget without the spreadsheet.” ending on a Try it in Ledgerly button
Nestwise example slideshow (AI home decor), slide 1 of 3: Cover: “Fall decor everyone is saving.” over a cozy living room
Woofwise example slideshow (AI dog trainer), slide 2 of 3: “What changed everything.” with dog training snapshots
Liftlab example slideshow (AI form coach), slide 3 of 3: “Get form feedback on every rep.” ending on a Try it in Liftlab button
CutieCure example slideshow (AI nail inspiration), slide 1 of 3: Cover: “Silver Jelly” over a photo of pink jelly nails with silver chrome swirls
Clearbill example slideshow (AI subscription tracker), slide 2 of 3: “One scan finds every subscription.” with a phone on a desk
Proteo example slideshow (AI nutrition tracker), slide 3 of 3: “Eat smarter, not less.” with a Try Proteo button
Nomadly example slideshow (AI remote work guide), slide 1 of 3: Cover: “A workday in Lisbon.” over a yellow tram on a steep street
Listicle template example, Formly cover slide: “5 habits that fixed my workouts.”Listicle

Listicle

The numbered “X things” list people screenshot and save.

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Problem → Solution template example, Clearbill cover slide: “You are paying for nine apps you forgot.”Editorial

Problem → Solution

Open on a real pain, then reveal the fix across the slides.

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Day in the Life template example, Nomadly cover slide: “A workday in Lisbon.”Photo dump

Day in the Life

A day or walkthrough, one moment per slide.

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Trend Roundup template example, Nestwise cover slide: “Fall decor everyone is saving.”Scrapbook

Trend Roundup

A roundup of trends or picks worth saving.

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How-To / Tutorial template example, Plantly cover slide: “How I keep 30 plants alive.”Photo dump

How-To / Tutorial

A step-by-step walkthrough that teaches one thing well.

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Myth vs Fact template example, Proteo cover slide: “Myth: carbs make you gain weight.”Bold poster

Myth vs Fact

Bust a common myth, then drop the truth.

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This vs That template example, Focusly cover slide: “To-do lists vs time blocking.”Bold poster

This vs That

Compare two options and make the winner obvious.

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Story Time template example, Woofwise cover slide: “My dog finally stopped pulling.”Scrapbook

Story Time

A personal arc: the turning point, then what changed.

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Hot Takes template example, Readwell cover slide: “You don't need more time to read.”Editorial

Hot Takes

Bold opinions your audience will want to argue with.

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The Checklist template example, Tripkit cover slide: “The carry-on checklist.”Listicle

The Checklist

A do-this checklist your audience can screenshot and follow.

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Case Study template example, Studyo cover slide: “How I studied half as long for finals.”Editorial

Case Study

A real result, the steps behind it, and the proof.

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Mistakes to Avoid template example, Liftlab cover slide: “3 mistakes killing your gains.”Scrapbook

Mistakes to Avoid

The common mistakes your audience is making, and what to do instead.

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Photo Dump template example, Nomadly cover slide: “A workday in Lisbon.”Photo dump

Photo Dump

A loose gallery of good photos, a few words on each.

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Which format should you use?

Start from what you want the post to do. Rotating three or four formats keeps the feed from feeling like the same post twice.

Get saved

Posts people keep for later: each slide is useful on its own.

ListicleThe ChecklistHow-To / Tutorial
Explain what your product fixes

Name the problem first; the product arrives as the answer.

Problem → SolutionHow-To / TutorialCase Study
Start a conversation

Formats people reply to, to agree, disagree or tag a friend.

Hot TakesMyth vs FactThis vs That
Show the product without pitching it

The product is one moment in a story, a day or a set of photos.

Day in the LifeStory TimePhoto Dump
Show you know the field

Corrections and warnings position you as the one who knows the right way.

Mistakes to AvoidMyth vs Fact
Ride what is already popular

Curate what your niche is posting about right now.

Trend Roundup

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