Look, carousels get more saves than basically any other post type. The problem? Making them used to require "Canva fingers," a design eye, and about 45 minutes you definitely didn't have.
Piktochart AI nukes that problem entirely.
What makes it special in 2026: You type a topic and get six fully designed, editable slide carousels all at once. The AI handles the layout, typography, color schemes, and imagery automatically. It can even read your uploaded PDFs or Word docs to generate visual designs from your existing boring reports. It is used by over 14 million people and currently feels like a magic trick.
Here’s How to Use It:
Step 1: Go to the AI Carousel maker and snag a free account. You get a 7-day trial with 60 AI credits, and you don't even need to dig out your credit card for the free tier.
Step 2: Choose your format: Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook Carousel. Everything is already pre-optimized for those specific dimensions.
Step 3: Type your topic or paste your existing text. Remember to be very descriptive.
Step 4: Piktochart AI generates six unique designs in seconds. Scroll through the options and pick the one that matches your brand's vibe.
Step 5: Click into any slide to edit text, swap fonts, or adjust colors. You can pull from their massive library of stock images or upload your own logo for that "pro" look.
Step 6: Hit Download. It is PNG for the free users and PDF for the Pro crowd. Upload to your social platform of choice and go get those likes.
Pro Tip: This is the ultimate "document to design" workflow. Upload a PDF or a blog post, and the AI will condense the main points into a visual carousel automatically. It saves teams hours of manual "copy-pasting" every week.
The Cost: Free (7-day trial). Paid plans start at $14/month (as at the time of writing).
💡 Prompt To Try:
The Reality Check: "Create a 6-slide LinkedIn carousel titled '5 Signs Your Marketing Strategy Is Stuck in 2020.' Make it bold, slightly edgy, and professional."
The Lifestyle Play: "Design an Instagram carousel about morning routines for entrepreneurs. Use warm earth tones and make the first slide a massive hook."
The Creator Guide: "Turn this concept into a carousel: 'Why most people quit social media (and how AI is changing that).' Tone: encouraging and practical."