# AI Slideshow Generator

> An AI slideshow generator writes a photo post for you.

Canonical: https://www.makeviral.ai/ai-slideshow-generator
Updated: 2026-09-30
Published: 2026-09-17
Author: MakeViral Team (https://www.makeviral.ai/about)
Publisher: MakeViral (https://www.makeviral.ai)

An AI slideshow generator writes a photo post for you. Type a topic, pick one of nine formats and a slide count from 5 to 10, and MakeViral returns that many 1080x1920 PNGs: a bold hook on slide 1, one line per slide, a soft plug on the last, plus a caption and hashtags. One credit per slide.

Type a topic, pick a format, get 5 to 10 vertical slides with a hook on the first one, plus a caption and hashtags you can paste straight into the app.

**Start now:** [Build your first slideshow](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow) (opens the MakeViral app).

## Real outputs from AI Slideshow Generator

Real outputs from the app, exactly as they download.

- **Sleep facts carousel** (Tips format, 5 slides, moody style, outline text). Brief: "5 facts about sleep nobody told you". File: https://makeviralai.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/examples/slideshow/slideshow-sleep-facts/slide_1.png. 5 credits. Made 2026-09-18.
- **Product page mistakes, 7 slides** (Mistakes format, 7 slides, studio style, pill text). Brief: "7 signs your product page loses sales". File: https://makeviralai.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/examples/slideshow/slideshow-product-page-signs/slide_1.png. 7 credits. Made 2026-09-18.
- **First year horse riding** (Checklist format, 5 slides, cinematic style, outline text). Brief: "first year of horse riding, for equestrians". File: https://makeviralai.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/examples/slideshow/slideshow-horse-checklist/slide_1.png. 5 credits. Made 2026-09-18.
- **Home coffee mistakes** (Mistakes format, 5 slides, lifestyle style, pill text). Brief: "better coffee at home". File: https://makeviralai.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/examples/slideshow/slideshow-coffee-mistakes/slide_1.png. 5 credits. Made 2026-09-17.
- **How to fail on purpose** (Tips format, 5 slides, cinematic style, outline text). Brief: "how to fail on purpose". File: https://makeviralai.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/examples/slideshow/slideshow-fail-on-purpose/slide_1.png. 5 credits. Made 2026-09-17.

## Slideshow tools

The same builder, aimed at the surface you post on. Pick TikTok photo mode, an Instagram carousel, or start from a format.

- [TikTok Slideshow Generator](https://www.makeviral.ai/tools/tiktok-slideshow-generator): Turn a topic into a TikTok slideshow: 5 to 10 vertical slides, a hook, a caption and hashtags. Pick a format and build your first photo post.
- [Instagram Carousel Maker](https://www.makeviral.ai/tools/instagram-carousel-maker): Build an Instagram carousel that earns saves: a cover slide that stops the grid, 5 to 10 slides, a caption and hashtags. Make your first carousel.
- [TikTok Photo Mode Generator](https://www.makeviral.ai/tools/tiktok-photo-mode-generator): Build a TikTok photo mode post: 5 to 10 vertical slides in one visual style, plus a caption and hashtags. Start your first POV slideshow now.

## What is an AI slideshow generator?

It is a writer and a layout engine in one form. You give it a topic. It gives you a finished photo post.

What comes back from a single run:

- **5 to 10 PNG slides at 1080x1920**, the same vertical frame as a short video.
- **A hook on slide 1**, set large, written to be readable in a feed thumbnail.
- **One line per slide** after that, because a slide with a paragraph on it gets skipped.
- **A soft plug on the final slide**, which is the only place a call to action belongs.
- **A written caption and a hashtag set**, so you are not writing copy in the app at midnight.

Two edits are built in. Regenerate a single slide with a note about what to change for 1 credit. Or edit a headline yourself and re-render that one slide, which costs no credits at all.

Nothing here is a video. There is no music, no transition and no motion: a TikTok photo post and an Instagram carousel are both still images that the viewer advances. Start at [the slideshow builder](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow), or browse [slideshow ideas](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow-ideas) if you do not have a topic yet.

## Why post a slideshow instead of a video?

A slideshow is read, not watched. That one difference decides which of your ideas belongs in this format.

A video controls the pace. You cannot skim it, you cannot go back a beat without scrubbing, and a list of seven items in a video is seven things you half-heard. A slideshow hands the pace to the reader. They swipe when they have finished the line, they swipe back when they missed one, and they screenshot the slide that was useful.

So the format suits content that is a list in disguise:

- **Lists.** Seven tips, five tools, three exercises.
- **Myths and mistakes.** Each slide is a claim and a correction, which is a natural unit.
- **Comparisons.** This versus that, one pair per slide.
- **Plans.** Day one to day five, in order, rereadable.

It suits some things badly. Anything with motion in it, anything that needs a voice, anything where the payoff is a reveal in real time. Those are videos, and the [faceless video generator](https://www.makeviral.ai/faceless-video-generator) covers them.

There is a production argument too. A slideshow renders as stills, so there is no voice to time and no captions to sync. A seven-slide post costs 7 credits, which is less than one 10-credit video.

## Which of the nine formats should you use?

The format sets the skeleton: what slide 1 promises and what each slide after it holds. Pick it before you write anything.

| Format | Slide 1 promises | Good for | Open it |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| tips | A numbered payoff | Practical niches where the reader wants to act today | [Tips](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow?format=tips) |
| mistakes | Something they are getting wrong | Correcting a common habit, high save rate | [Mistakes](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow?format=mistakes) |
| myths | A belief they hold, denied | Categories full of bad advice, like nutrition or money | [Myths](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow?format=myths) |
| vs | A choice between two things | Buying decisions, tool and product comparisons | [Versus](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow?format=vs) |
| quiz | A question they want to answer | Engagement, comments, rewatch of the answer slide | [Quiz](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow?format=quiz) |
| plan | A result in a set number of days | Fitness, learning, finance, anything with a timeline | [Plan](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow?format=plan) |
| pov | A scene they recognize | Relatable niches, community building, humor | [POV](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow?format=pov) |
| story | A situation with an outcome | Case studies, founder posts, before and after | [Story](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow?format=story) |
| checklist | A list they can tick off | Travel, packing, launches, onboarding | [Checklist](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow?format=checklist) |

There is a tenth choice, **auto**, which reads your topic and picks the skeleton for you. It is a reasonable default for the first post in a niche and a bad habit after that, because choosing the format is most of the writing.

A rough rule: if the reader wants to do something, use tips, plan or checklist. If they want to be right, use myths, mistakes or vs. If they want to feel something, use pov or story.

## How many slides before people stop swiping?

Five to ten is the range the builder offers, and the right number inside it depends on the format, not on your enthusiasm.

| Slides | Credits | Works for | Watch out for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | 5 | Myths, vs, quiz, pov | Too short for a numbered list that promised seven |
| 6 to 7 | 6 to 7 | Tips, mistakes, checklist | The sweet spot for most niches |
| 8 to 9 | 8 to 9 | Plan, story, deep checklists | Slides 7 onward need to keep earning the swipe |
| 10 | 10 | Day-by-day plans, long lists | Only when the count is the promise, as in "10 mistakes" |

Two practical rules:

**Never promise a number you do not deliver.** A hook that says "7 mistakes" on a six-slide post reads as a bait, and it is the fastest way to lose a follow.

**Put the best item second, not last.** Slide 2 is where a reader decides whether the rest is worth it. Saving your strongest tip for slide 9 protects nobody.

Cost follows the count exactly: 1 credit per slide, minimum 5, maximum 10. A seven-slide post is 7 credits, about 50 cents on the $49.99 plan.

## How do you write slide 1?

Slide 1 is the entire post. It is the only slide that appears in the feed, so a post with a weak first slide does not underperform, it disappears.

What a working hook does:

1. **Names the reader.** "If you run in the morning" beats "Running tips".
2. **Promises one specific thing.** A number, an outcome, a mistake.
3. **Fits in about seven words.** It renders large. Long hooks shrink the type.
4. **Leaves the answer on slide 2.** A hook that resolves itself is a post nobody opens.

Four openers that carry most niches:

- "5 mistakes that keep your [thing] stuck"
- "Stop doing [common habit]. Do this instead."
- "[Result] in 7 days, day by day"
- "Nobody tells beginners this about [topic]"

Write slide 1 last. Generate the post, read slides 2 to 7, then rewrite the hook to promise exactly what those slides deliver. Editing the headline and re-rendering that slide costs no credits, so there is no reason to ship the first draft of the most important line.

If the hook is fine but the art is not, regenerate that single slide with a note for 1 credit instead of rebuilding the post. Cheap background plates for this come from the [AI photo generator](https://www.makeviral.ai/ai-photo-generator) at 1 credit each.

## Does the same post work on TikTok and Instagram?

The PNGs do. The caption should not be copied across.

| | TikTok photo mode | Instagram carousel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frame | 1080x1920 vertical | The same files work, and crop tighter in the grid |
| Caption | Short, hook repeated, searchable words | Longer, the caption is part of the post |
| Hashtags | Few, topical | More tolerated, still keep them relevant |
| Comment strategy | Ask a question on the last slide | Same, plus pin your own answer |
| Sound | Add a trending sound in the app | Optional, less important |

Two changes worth making per platform. **Rewrite the first line of the caption**: on TikTok it is a second hook competing with the slide, and on Instagram it is the opening of a short post. **Rethink the last slide's plug**: Instagram sends people to your profile link, TikTok mostly sends them to search, so name the thing rather than saying "link in bio".

Start from [the TikTok slideshow generator](https://www.makeviral.ai/tools/tiktok-slideshow-generator) or [the Instagram carousel maker](https://www.makeviral.ai/tools/instagram-carousel-maker). The builder is the same one, and so is the export: you download the PNGs and upload them in each app yourself.

## What does a slideshow cost?

One credit per slide. No pricing by format, by topic or by how many times the writer rewrote the line.

| Item | Credits | On the $49.99 plan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A 5-slide post, the minimum | 5 | About 36 cents |
| A 7-slide post | 7 | About 50 cents |
| A 10-slide post, the maximum | 10 | About $0.71 |
| Regenerate one slide with a note | 1 | About 7 cents |
| Edit a headline and re-render that slide | 0 | Nothing |
| A month at one 7-slide post a day | 210 | About $14.99 |

Plans, read from [pricing](https://www.makeviral.ai/pricing) on September 30, 2026: $9.99 for a one-time 100-credit pack, $49.99 per month for 700 credits, $199.99 per month for 3,000 credits. A credit is about $0.0714 on the smaller plan and about $0.067 on the larger one, so a seven-slide post is about 47 cents there.

Put another way, 700 credits is about 100 seven-slide posts a month. New accounts start with zero credits. Cancel anytime, 14-day refund window on unused credits.

## What the slideshow generator does not do

It writes and renders the post. It does not run the account.

- **No posting, no scheduling, no auto-upload.** There is no connected TikTok or Instagram account and no calendar. You download the PNGs and post them.
- **No video.** No music, no transitions, no motion, no MP4 export. A slideshow here is a set of stills, and there is no 16:9 or long-form version.
- **No analytics.** Saves, shares and reach stay in the app you posted to.
- **No API and no bulk runs.** One post at a time in the browser, 5 to 10 slides.
- **No ad account integration.** If you want to run a carousel as a paid ad, you upload the files in your own ad manager.
- **No fact checking.** A myths or tips post is only as accurate as the topic you typed. Read every slide before it goes out, especially in health and money niches.

Stuck for a topic rather than a tool? Start from [slideshow ideas](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow-ideas) and pick a niche: [fitness](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow-ideas/fitness), [skincare](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow-ideas/skincare), [personal finance](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow-ideas/personal-finance), [coffee](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow-ideas/coffee), [travel](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow-ideas/travel) or [productivity](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow-ideas/productivity).

## What is included

- **Nine post skeletons.** Tips, mistakes, myths, versus, quiz, plan, POV, story and checklist, plus an auto mode that picks one from your topic.
- **A hook built for the thumbnail.** Slide 1 is set large and written to be read at feed size, because it is the only slide most people ever see.
- **Caption and hashtags included.** Every run returns a written caption and a hashtag set alongside the images, so the post is ready to paste.
- **Fix one slide, not the post.** Regenerate a single slide with a note for 1 credit, or edit a headline and re-render that slide at no credit cost.
- **One export, two platforms.** The same 1080x1920 PNGs post to TikTok photo mode and to an Instagram carousel. Change the caption, not the files.

## From idea to finished file

1. **Type a topic.** One line is enough. Add your audience and your angle if you have them, or browse the idea pages for a starting point.
2. **Pick a format and a slide count.** Choose one of nine skeletons, or auto. Set the count between 5 and 10 slides, which is also the credit cost.
3. **Edit the hook and download.** Rewrite slide 1 to match what the post delivers, re-render it at no credit cost, then download the PNGs and the caption.

## Who uses it

Fitness coaches · Skincare brands · Personal finance · Language learning · Coffee and food · Travel creators · SaaS and apps · Ecommerce stores

## Ideas, comparisons and guides

- [Slideshow ideas by niche](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow-ideas) (Ideas): Topic lists and hooks for twelve niches, written to drop straight into the builder as a first line.
- [TikTok slideshow strategy](https://www.makeviral.ai/blog/tiktok-slideshow-strategy) (Guide): How photo mode posts differ from video, what to put on slide 2, and how to plan a week of posts.
- [Skincare slideshow ideas](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow-ideas/skincare) (Niche): Myth and mistake angles for a niche where corrections outperform tips, with hooks you can edit.
- [AI photo generator](https://www.makeviral.ai/ai-photo-generator) (Sibling surface): Background plates and product shots for your slides, from 1 credit an image on the cheapest model.
- [Credits and plans](https://www.makeviral.ai/pricing) (Pricing): One credit per slide. See how many posts 700 or 3,000 credits a month covers before you set a schedule.

## AI Slideshow Generator questions

### What is an AI slideshow generator?

It is a tool that writes a photo post and renders it as images. You type a topic, choose one of nine formats and a slide count from 5 to 10, and it returns that many 1080x1920 PNGs with a hook on slide 1, one line per slide and a plug on the last, plus a caption and hashtags.

### How much does a slideshow cost?

One credit per slide, with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10. A seven-slide post is 7 credits, about 50 cents on the $49.99 plan for 700 credits and about 47 cents on the $199.99 plan for 3,000. Regenerating one slide costs 1 credit, and editing a headline costs nothing.

### How many slides should a TikTok slideshow have?

Six or seven suits most niches. Use five for myths, versus and quiz posts where each slide is a complete unit. Use eight to ten only when the count is the promise, as in a day-by-day plan or a list of ten mistakes. Never promise a number the post does not deliver.

### Can I post the same slideshow to TikTok and Instagram?

Yes, the PNGs work on both. The caption should not be copied across: TikTok captions are short and searchable, Instagram captions carry more of the post, and the final-slide plug differs because Instagram sends people to your profile while TikTok mostly sends them to search.

### Can I change one slide without regenerating everything?

Yes, and that is the point of the editing model. Regenerate a single slide with a note describing what to change for 1 credit. If you only want different words, edit the headline yourself and re-render that slide, which costs no credits.

### Which slideshow format should I pick?

Match it to what the reader wants. Tips, plan and checklist suit readers who want to do something. Myths, mistakes and versus suit readers who want to be right. POV and story suit readers who want to feel recognized. Auto picks one from your topic when you are starting in a new niche.

### Does the generator make a video slideshow with music?

No. This surface renders still images only: no music, no transitions, no motion and no MP4 export. TikTok photo mode and Instagram carousels are both still formats, and you add a sound inside the app if you want one.

### Does MakeViral post the slideshow for me?

No. There is no connected account, no scheduling and no auto-posting. You download the PNGs with the caption and hashtags, then upload them in TikTok or Instagram yourself. Reach and saves stay in those apps, because this surface has no analytics.

## Build your first slideshow

[Build your first slideshow](https://www.makeviral.ai/slideshow)