Instagram carousel is the best option for content creators who share step-by-step tutorials, product collections, and behind-the-scenes looks, carousels give you the space to tell a more complete story.
They’re perfect for engagement too—people love swiping through content.
However, since each carousel has a lot of images and videos, posting carousels consistently can be tricky, it requires a lot of time and effort.
But what if there is a way to schedule a lot of carousels in advance, won't be helpful?
Let's learn more about Instagram carousels, and see if we can schedule them in advance.
Instagram Carousel Specifications (2025)
1. Content Types
- Photos: JPEG, PNG
- Videos: MP4, MOV
2. File Size Limits
- Photos: Up to 30MB per image
- Videos: Up to 4GB per video
3. Recommended Dimensions
- Square: 1080px by 1080px (1:1 aspect ratio)
- Portrait: 1080px by 1350px (4:5 aspect ratio)
- Landscape: 1080px by 566px (1.91:1 aspect ratio)
Tip: Stick to these dimensions to avoid automatic cropping. Use our Instagram Image Reseizer if needed.
4. Number of Posts in Carousel
- Up to 20 media items per carousel (photos and/or videos combined)
5. Video Length
- Videos must be 3 to 60 seconds long
6. Captions & Hashtags
- Caption Limit: 2,200 characters per post
- Hashtags: Up to 30 hashtags in total
💡 Tip just for you: For fast content creation, use our Instagram Character Counter to make sure your captions are within the limit. Also, feel free to use our Instagram Hashtag Generator to instantly generate relevant hashtags for you.
7. Engagement
- Likes and comments apply to the entire carousel, not individual posts within it.
⚠️ Note: The Instagram carousel specifications listed here are accurate as of January 2025. Instagram often updates its platform, so be sure to check for any changes if you're reading this at a later date.
Can you schedule Instagram Carousels in advance?
Yes, you can schedule Instagram carousels in advance. There are two ways to do this: Meta Business Suite (a free option) and social media management tools like Nuelink (a paid option).
While Meta Business Suite is free, it has some limitations and fewer customization options, which may be a drawback for more advanced social media strategies.
Advantages of scheduling Instagram Carousels via Nuelink
1️⃣ Dedicated Collection
Keep your Instagram Carousels organized by creating a dedicated collection just for them. Set your preferred time slots, and every carousel you add will follow the schedule automatically.
2️⃣ Canva Integration
You can link your Canva account with Nuelink, design and edit your post on Canva, and then send it directly to Nuelink for scheduling with just one click—no need to export it to your laptop and upload it manually. It’s ready to schedule on Nuelink right from your Canva dashboard.
Learn about Canva Integration.
3️⃣ Bulk Schedule
Save time by uploading up to 100 carousels at once using a simple spreadsheet.
Learn more about Bulk Schedule Instagram Carousel.
4️⃣ Instagram Collaboration
You can mention up to 3 collaborators per Instagram carousel.
5️⃣ Location Mentioning
Search by location name or ID to tag the place you want in the carousel post.
6️⃣ Follow-up Comment
Increase engagement on your Instagram carousel posts by scheduling follow-up comments. Set a delay (e.g., 60 minutes after the post hits 20 likes) after posting, and your catchy comment with emojis will automatically be added to keep the conversation lively.
How to Schedule an Instagram Carousel
Step 1: Open a Nuelink Account
After signing up for a 14-day free trial, you can start scheduling your carousels on Instagram and 11 other social media platforms with Nuelink immediately.
Claim your Nuelink 14-day free trial now.
Step 2: Connect Your Instagram Account to Nuelink
Once you're in, you must link your Instagram account to Nuelink.
Follow this guide to get started.
Or you can watch this video 👇
💡 Please note: Due to Instagram's API limitations, Nuelink can only schedule Carousels for Instagram Business or creator accounts, not personal accounts.
Step 3: Click on ‘Create Post’
On the left sidebar, click the 'Create Post' button to start creating your Instagram Carousel.
Step 4: Choose a Collection and Social Channel
- Under the Collection dropdown, select the appropriate collection for your post (e.g., “Carousel Tips”).
Learn more about Nuelink's collections.
- In the Social Channels section, select your Instagram account.
Step 5: Write Your Caption
- In the Post Editor, write your caption in the text box. Add any emojis or tags to make it engaging.
- You can also use NueAI to write the caption for you by simply providing him with a prompt. To do that you just need to:
- Write your prompt in the text box.
- Click on the 'NueAI' button
- Click on 'Prompt'
Step 6: Add Your Media
Use the media options below the text editor to add the images for your carousel
💡 Please note that Nuelink only supports scheduling up to 10 Images in one carousel post.
Step 7: Add Collaborators and Location (Optional)
If you want to tag other Instagram accounts as collaborators or add a location to your carousel post, follow these steps:
1️⃣ Add Instagram Collaborators
- Enable Instagram Collaboration.
- Enter up to 3 collaborator usernames, starting with "@".
2️⃣ Mention a Location
- Enable Location Mention.
- Search for a location by name or ID and select the correct one.
Step 8: Preview Your Post
Check the Preview section on the right to see how your carousel will look on Instagram.
Step 9: Set Scheduling Options
- Turn on the 'Schedule Once' option to schedule your carousel for a specific time.
- Select the desired date and time using the calendar and time picker.
Step 10: Click ‘Schedule’
Once everything is ready, click the 'Schedule' button to schedule your carousel.
🎉 Congratulations!
Your Instagram Carousel is now set to be posted at the scheduled time!
Frequently asked questions about scheduling Carousels on Instagram
- How many images can I include in an Instagram Carousel?
Nuelink supports adding 1 to 10 images in a single Instagram Carousel post.
- What formats does Nuelink support for Instagram Carousels?
Nuelink supports JPEG and PNG for images.
What is the maximum file size for Instagram Carousel
It's 10 MB per image.
What are the minimum and maximum resolution requirements for Carousel posts?
- Minimum: 600 px
- Maximum: 1920 px
