How to Post a Carousel on LinkedIn

5 steps to post a carousel on LinkedIn

1. 1

   Export your slides as a single PDF (one page per slide)

   Save your slides into one multi-page PDF document, or combine individual images with our free Carousel to PDF tool.

2. 2

   Start a new post on LinkedIn

   Open LinkedIn in your desktop browser or mobile app, then tap Start a post at the top of your feed.

3. 3

   Select Add a document and choose your PDF

   Click the document icon (or the plus icon on mobile), choose Add a document, and upload your PDF file.

4. 4

   Add a clear document title and click Done

   Enter a descriptive headline for your document preview in the feed, then click Done to proceed.

5. 5

   Write your caption and click Post

   Draft an engaging caption introducing your carousel topic, add relevant hashtags, and click Post to publish.

Why LinkedIn carousels use PDF files and how to size them

• LinkedIn treats each PDF page as a swipeable slide deck. Because LinkedIn retired native image carousels, uploading a multi-page PDF document is now the official way to create swipeable posts in the feed.
• Use 1080 × 1350 px (4:5) or 1080 × 1080 px (1:1) pages for sharp display. Portrait 4:5 maximizes vertical feed space on mobile screens, while square 1:1 ensures consistent presentation across all desktop and mobile devices.
• Aim for 5 to 15 slides to maximize reader completion. Although LinkedIn allows documents up to 300 pages and 100 MB, focused decks keep viewers swiping all the way to your final call to action.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Uploading loose images instead of a PDF — multiple images post as a grid collage; merge them first with /tools/carousel-to-pdf.

• Mixing different page dimensions — LinkedIn requires every slide in your PDF to share the exact same aspect ratio.

• Publishing without a document title — add a compelling headline and polish your caption spacing with /tools/linkedin-text-formatter.

Frequently Asked Questions