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A TikTok photo carousel maker — no filming required

TikTok's photo mode lets you post swipeable image carousels with music, and research shows they earn a higher engagement ratio than videos. ToonSlides creates full-screen 9:16 cartoon slides that explain your topic, so you can post consistently without being on camera.

Try:

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Why can't I sleep after scrolling? — slide 1: Why can't I sleep after scrolling?. Your phone is keeping your brain on day shift.
Why can't I sleep after scrolling? — slide 2: Endless content = busy brain. New videos and messages keep your mind alert instead of winding down.
Why can't I sleep after scrolling? — slide 3: Bright light confuses your clock. Bright light late at night can nudge your body clock later.
Why can't I sleep after scrolling? — slide 4: 'One more video' steals sleep. Bedtime slides later without you noticing.
Why can't I sleep after scrolling? — slide 5: Try a 30-minute wind-down. Phone on charge across the room, then read or stretch.

Recommended format

Aspect ratio
9:16 tall
Image size
1080 × 1920 px
Slides
4–8 recommended
Export
JPG slides or ZIP

25%+

higher engagement ratio for image and carousel posts than videos on TikTok. Source: Metricool 2024 TikTok study

Why it works

  • Faceless content that performs

    Explain, teach and entertain with illustrated scenes — no camera, lighting or editing needed.

  • Full-screen 9:16 slides

    Every slide is composed for the full phone screen with text kept clear of TikTok's on-screen buttons.

  • Swipe-worthy storytelling

    Scripts are built like mini stories: a hook, a few quick beats and a satisfying payoff.

  • Post more, burn out less

    Batch a week of carousels in one sitting and keep a consistent posting rhythm.

Carousel ideas to try

  • Things you didn't know about…
  • POV: explaining a concept to a 5-year-old
  • Rank these: a quick tier list
  • A day in the life, illustrated
  • Myth vs fact in your niche
  • Step-by-step: a mini tutorial

Pro tips

  1. 1Keep text in the middle area of the slide so it isn't hidden by captions and buttons.
  2. 2Add a trending sound that fits the mood of your carousel.
  3. 3Use 4–8 slides so people reach the end and swipe back.
  4. 4Put the payoff on the final slide to encourage replays and saves.
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.

  1. 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 Animated

  2. 02Review 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

  3. 03Download & post

    Every slide is illustrated with powerful image generation in a consistent style, sized for your platform, with a caption and hashtags.

    Why do we procrastinate? — slide 1: Why do we procrastinate?. Spoiler: it's not because you're lazy.
    Why do we procrastinate? — slide 3: Quick rewards win (for now). Your phone offers instant fun. The task's payoff feels far away.
    Why do we procrastinate? — slide 5: Small steps build momentum. One tiny win makes the next one easier. Save this for later!

Frequently asked questions

What size should TikTok photo carousel images be?

Use 1080 × 1920 px (9:16) so slides fill the screen. ToonSlides’s 'Tall 9:16' format is made for this.

Can I add music to a TikTok carousel?

Yes. When you upload photos in TikTok's photo mode you can add any sound from the library, just like a video.

Is this good for faceless accounts?

Yes — illustrated explainers are ideal for faceless niche accounts in education, money, wellbeing, science and more.

Built for

Made for creators, educators and brands

Wherever your audience scrolls, illustrated explainers help you teach, build trust and grow.

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.

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