TikTok Carousel Size (Photo Mode)
TikTok's Photo Mode carousel wants vertical slides at 1080×1920 px (9:16) — the same frame as a video — so they fill the screen. You can also use 1080×1080 square. Add up to 35 photos in one carousel.
| Placement | Pixels | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical (best) — 9:16 Fills the full screen like a video |
1080×1920 | 9:16 | |
| Square — 1:1 Allowed; shows with padding |
1080×1080 | 1:1 | |
| Max photos Up to 35 images per carousel |
35 | — | |
| Safe zone Avoid bottom ~15% (caption + UI) |
keep text centered | — |
Design full-screen vertical
TikTok Photo Mode shows slides in the same 9:16 (1080×1920) frame as videos. Export your images at that size so they fill the phone screen with no bars. Square 1:1 works but appears with padding.
Mind the UI overlay
The caption, username and right-rail buttons sit over the bottom and right edges. Keep key text and faces in the center and clear of the bottom ~15% so nothing is hidden.
Up to 35 photos
A single Photo Mode post can hold up to 35 images. Lead with your strongest frame — the first slide is the thumbnail and the scroll-stopper.
FAQ
What is the TikTok carousel (Photo Mode) size in 2026?
1080×1920 px (9:16 vertical) fills the screen. Square 1080×1080 is also allowed but shows with padding.
How many photos can a TikTok carousel have?
Up to 35 photos in a single Photo Mode carousel post.
Where is the TikTok carousel safe zone?
Keep text and faces centered and out of the bottom ~15%, where the caption and UI buttons sit.