How to post a carousel on LinkedIn
A LinkedIn carousel is a PDF uploaded as a document post. Start a post, choose “Add a document” (under the + or “More” button), upload your PDF, give it a title, then write your caption and post. LinkedIn shows each PDF page as a swipeable slide. Don't have the PDF yet? Make one free below.
Step by step
- Make a PDF with one idea per page, sized 1080×1350 (4:5 portrait) so it fills the mobile feed. The maker below exports exactly that.
- On LinkedIn, click “Start a post”, then the + (or “More”) button, and choose “Add a document”.
- Upload the PDF. LinkedIn asks for a document title, which is shown to viewers, so make it the carousel's hook.
- Write a short caption with the main takeaway and a question, then post. Each page appears as a swipeable slide.
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FAQ
Why does LinkedIn want a PDF and not images?
Multiple images show as a grid, while a PDF document post shows as a swipeable carousel with page arrows. That's why “LinkedIn carousel” means a PDF post.
What's the best size for LinkedIn carousel slides?
1080×1350 pixels (4:5). Square 1080×1080 also works, but takes up less of the mobile screen.
How many slides should a LinkedIn carousel have?
Around 6–10 works well: a hook, one point per slide and a closing ask.
Can I post a carousel from the LinkedIn mobile app?
Yes, if the PDF is on your phone: start a post, open the extra options and add a document.
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