NEW5-Tips Carousel Slides
✦ Gemini▦ 4:5
Frequently asked questions
How many slides should a carousel have?+
5-10 works best: the cover hooks, the middle delivers value, the last slide carries the call to action.
Square or portrait for carousels?+
Square (1:1) displays fully in feed and grid; 4:5 portrait fills more screen. Both formats are covered here.
Do carousels still get reach in 2026?+
Yes — carousels earn saves, and saves are one of the strongest ranking signals on Instagram.