+49%
higher engagement for Instagram carousels than single-image posts
Carousels averaged a 0.55% engagement rate vs 0.37% for single images across 35M posts from 447,613 accounts (2025).
- Carousels0.55%
- Reels0.52%
- Single images0.37%
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Turn any topic into cartoon carousels people actually swipe
The AI carousel generator that writes, illustrates and sizes swipeable explainer slides — colourful cartoon scenes, relatable scenarios and minimal text — ready for Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn in minutes.
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Explain anything, post anywhere
- TikTok
- Threads
- YouTube Shorts
- How compound interest works
- Why the sky is blue
- Why we procrastinate
- How caffeine wakes you up
- What is inflation?
- Why cats knead
- How vaccines are tested
- The water cycle
- How credit scores work
- Why we dream
- How to read a nutrition label
- What is a black hole?
- How sourdough rises
- Why plants need sunlight
- How to negotiate a pay rise
- Why we yawn
- How tides work
- What is SEO?
- How to fall asleep faster
- How recycling actually works
The data behind the swipe
Carousels are the format people stop for
Independent benchmarks across millions of posts keep landing on the same answer: swipeable, visual explainers earn more engagement, more saves and more trust than single images.
+38%
higher engagement for LinkedIn document carousels than image posts
Native document carousels hit LinkedIn's highest average engagement rate at 6.90%, compared with 5.00% for images.
TikTok
25%+
higher engagement ratio for TikTok photo carousels than videos
Analysis of 87,600 accounts, 1M+ videos and 73,388 image and carousel posts (May–Oct 2024).
Ads
30–50%
lower cost per conversion for carousel ads than single-image ads
Facebook reported carousel link ads also drove 20–30% lower cost per click than single-image link ads.
Learning
65% vs 10%
of information remembered after three days when a picture is added
“Hear a piece of information, and three days later you’ll remember 10% of it. Add a picture and you’ll remember 65%.”
Figures are from independent third-party research; we aren't affiliated with these organisations. Engagement varies by niche, audience and posting consistency.
How it works
From idea to illustrated carousel in three steps
No design skills, no prompt engineering. You bring the topic, ToonSlides handles the storytelling, illustration and sizing.
01Type a topic
Anything you want to explain — a habit, a money concept, how your product works. Add an audience and tone if you like.
Topic
Why we procrastinate and how to stop
Audience: studentsTone: friendly5 slides3D Animated02Review the script
Get a hook-first, slide-by-slide script with scene directions and a recurring character. Edit anything before it's drawn.
- 1Why do we procrastinate?
- 2Your brain is dodging a bad feeling
- 3Quick rewards win (for now)
- 4Try the 2-minute rule
- 5Small steps build momentum
03Download & post
Every slide is illustrated with powerful image generation in a consistent style, sized for your platform, with a caption and hashtags.
Features
Everything you need to explain it beautifully
Built around how great explainer carousels actually work — and the details that make them look professional.
One character, every slide
Your cover slide becomes the style and character reference for the rest of the set, so the mascot, palette and line work stay consistent from the first swipe to the last.
Text drawn into the art
Powerful image generation renders short headlines directly inside each illustration — crisp, legible and designed together with the scene.
Every platform format
4:5, 1:1, 9:16 and 2:3, exported at exact platform sizes.
4:5
1:1
9:16
2:3
Tweak any slide
Edit the words or the scene and regenerate a single slide. Failed renders retry free.
Caption & hashtags
A ready-to-paste caption that ends with a question, plus relevant hashtags.
ZIP, JPG or PDF
Download one slide, the full set as a ZIP, or a PDF ready for LinkedIn document posts.
Story-first scripts
Every script follows the hook → one-idea-per-slide → payoff structure that earns saves.
Yours to use commercially
Use your carousels for your brand, your clients and paid ads on any paid plan. Images are stored privately and only you can access them.
Art styles
20 art styles. One click.
From flat cartoons to claymation, pixel art and tarot cards — every style keeps your character consistent and your text legible on a phone screen. Each preview here was created with the same powerful image generation your carousels use.
Flat Cartoon
Bold outlines and bright flat colour.
3D Animated
Feature-film 3D characters.
Stickers
Die-cut meme stickers full of reactions.
Anime
Cel-shaded anime with big emotion.
Comic Book
Ink lines, halftone dots, punchy colour.
Claymation
Soft, tactile stop-motion clay.
Notebook Doodle
Hand-drawn marker sketches on paper.
Kawaii
Cute chibi characters, pastel tones.
Storybook
Watercolour picture-book charm.
16-bit Arcade
Retro pixel art with console vibes.
Felted Miniature
Needle-felted wool in tiny handmade sets.
Pin Collection
Glossy enamel pins on canvas.
Paper Cutout
Layered paper craft with real depth.
Saturday Morning
90s TV cartoon energy.
Isometric
Tiny 3D worlds seen from above.
Chalkboard
Chalk drawings on a classroom board.
Risograph
Grainy two-ink print-zine look.
'80s Neon
Synthwave sunsets and airbrushed chrome.
Tarot Card
Ornate, mystical card art.
Crayon Scribble
Wobbly, kid-drawn crayon art.
Examples
See all examples Everyday topics, made fascinating
Money, science, health, psychology, your product — if it can be explained, it can be a carousel.
Built for
Made for creators, educators and brands
Wherever your audience scrolls, illustrated explainers help you teach, build trust and grow.
- For Instagram
AI Instagram Carousel Maker with Cartoon Slides
Create scroll-stopping Instagram carousels in minutes. ToonSlides writes the script and illustrates every 1080×1350 slide with consistent cartoon characters.
Learn more - For LinkedIn
LinkedIn Carousel Generator
Generate illustrated LinkedIn carousels in minutes. Clear, cartoon explainer slides exported as a PDF document post, ready to upload. Try one free.
Learn more - For TikTok
TikTok Photo Carousel Maker
Make TikTok photo carousels without filming. ToonSlides creates illustrated 1080×1920 cartoon slides that explain any topic. Add a sound and post.
Learn more - For educators
Educational Carousel Posts for Teachers & Tutors
Explain tricky concepts with illustrated carousel slides. ToonSlides helps teachers, tutors and course creators turn lessons into cartoon explainers.
Learn more - For small businesses
Carousel Posts for Small Businesses
Create illustrated carousel posts that explain your product, answer FAQs and drive sales. Made for small businesses with no design team.
Learn more
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you're hooked.
Your first carousel is free. After that, pick a monthly plan — cancel any time.
Free trial
See the magic before you pay.
$0
No card required
Create your free carousel- 1 complete carousel
- Up to 6 illustrated slides
- All art styles and formats
- Download as ZIP, JPG or PDF
Creator
For creators posting a few explainers every week.
$19/month
≈ $0.16 per illustrated slide
Choose Creator- 120 illustrated slides / month (~15 carousels)
- Up to 10 slides per carousel
- All art styles and formats
- Regenerate or tweak any slide
- AI caption + hashtags
- Commercial use
Pro
For brands and educators posting daily.
$39/month
≈ $0.13 per illustrated slide
Choose Pro- 300 illustrated slides / month (~40 carousels)
- Up to 12 slides per carousel
- Everything in Creator
- Your @handle on every slide
Studio
For agencies and teams running multiple accounts.
$89/month
≈ $0.11 per illustrated slide
Choose Studio- 800 illustrated slides / month (~100 carousels)
- Up to 15 slides per carousel
- Everything in Pro
- Lowest cost per slide
FAQ
Questions, answered
What is an AI cartoon carousel?
It's a set of swipeable image slides (usually 5–10) that explain one idea using colourful cartoon illustrations, relatable everyday scenes and a few words of text per slide. ToonSlides writes the script, designs a recurring character and illustrates every slide for you.
How are the images created?
Slides are illustrated with powerful AI image generation that is excellent at keeping characters consistent and rendering short, legible text directly inside the image. The slide script is written by AI and you can edit it before anything is drawn.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every new account can create 1 complete carousel of up to 6 illustrated slides for free, with no card required. After that, choose a monthly plan to keep creating.
What sizes do the slides come in?
Choose portrait 4:5 (1080×1350, ideal for Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook), square 1:1 (1080×1080), tall 9:16 (1080×1920 for TikTok photo mode, Stories and Shorts) or 2:3 for Pinterest. Download slides individually, as a ZIP, or as a PDF ready for LinkedIn document posts.
Can I use the images commercially?
Yes. Carousels you create on a paid plan can be used for your own brand, clients and paid promotion, subject to our terms and the acceptable-use rules of the underlying AI model.
Can I edit a slide I don't like?
Absolutely. Tweak the headline, supporting text or scene description and regenerate just that slide. The new version keeps the same character and art style as the rest of the set.
Do carousels really get more engagement?
Independent benchmarks consistently rank carousels at or near the top for engagement. Socialinsider's analysis of 35 million Instagram posts found carousels averaged 0.55% engagement versus 0.37% for single images, and its LinkedIn research found document carousels had the platform's highest average engagement rate. Results always depend on your niche, audience and consistency.
Can I cancel any time?
Yes. Plans are billed monthly through Stripe and you can upgrade, downgrade or cancel from your dashboard at any time. You keep access until the end of the billing period.
Your next carousel is two minutes away
Type a topic, review the script and get a fully illustrated, swipeable carousel. Your first 6-slide carousel is on us.