How to Create a Carousel Post on LinkedIn

Watch the step-by-step walkthrough below, then follow along to design your slides, export them as a PDF, and publish an eye-catching carousel post on LinkedIn.

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Step by Step

How to Create a Carousel Post on LinkedIn

Follow these steps alongside the video to build and publish your carousel.

1

Create a new document and set the page size to 1080 × 1080 pixels

  • Use Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Keynote
  • A square 1080 × 1080 px page size keeps every slide crisp in the LinkedIn feed
2

Design your content — every slide becomes a frame in your carousel

  • Lead with a strong hook on slide 1 to stop the scroll
  • Keep one idea per slide and end with a clear call to action
3

Download your document as a PDF

4

On LinkedIn, start a new post and select "Add a document"

  • Click the + symbol to reveal more post options
  • Choose Add a document
5

Upload your PDF and give it a title

  • Name the document to match your carousel's topic — the title shows on the post
6

Write your post text and publish your LinkedIn carousel

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about creating carousel posts on LinkedIn.

What is a LinkedIn carousel post?

A LinkedIn carousel is a swipeable, multi-page post that readers scroll through frame by frame — like a slideshow in the feed. LinkedIn creates it from an uploaded document (PDF), so each page of your PDF becomes one slide of the carousel. They're great for tips, mini-guides, and storytelling because they hold attention longer than a single image.

What size should my carousel slides be?

A square 1080 × 1080 pixels works best — it takes up the most space in the feed on both desktop and mobile. You can also use a portrait 1080 × 1350 ratio for even more vertical real estate. Set this page size before you start designing so nothing gets cropped.

Why do I upload a PDF instead of images?

LinkedIn turns documents into carousels, and PDF is the cleanest document format to upload. Exporting your slides as a single multi-page PDF keeps every frame in order, preserves your fonts and layout, and lets LinkedIn render the swipe experience automatically — no third-party carousel tool required.

How many slides can a LinkedIn carousel have?

LinkedIn supports documents up to 300 pages (and 100 MB), but for engagement most high-performing carousels stay between 6 and 12 slides. Enough room to tell a complete story, short enough that readers swipe all the way to your call to action.

Can I edit a carousel after I publish it?

You can edit the post text after publishing, but you cannot swap out the document itself. To change the slides, delete the post and upload a corrected PDF. Because of this, it's worth proofreading your PDF carefully before you hit publish.

Do carousel posts get more engagement on LinkedIn?

They often do. Because carousels require swiping, they keep readers on your post longer — a signal LinkedIn's algorithm rewards with wider reach. A strong hook on the first slide and a clear call to action on the last slide are the two biggest levers for turning that attention into profile visits, comments, and leads.

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