The LinkedIn carousel maker that writes the slides for you.
Document posts get 3–4× more impressions on LinkedIn. Propelr writes the slide copy in your voice, renders a LinkedIn-ready PDF, and uploads it via official OAuth — in under 5 minutes. No Canva, no design skill, no cookie auth.
No credit card required · 5 free credits
Why LinkedIn carousel posts outperform text — and why most are still made manually
LinkedIn document posts (carousels) earn 3–4× more impressions than text-only posts because the swipe interaction trains the algorithm to surface them — dwell time and swipe-through are the engagement signals it weights most heavily in 2026. But making a carousel in Canva takes 30–60 minutes: write the copy, design every slide, export as PDF, then upload separately to LinkedIn. Most founders skip carousels entirely because the per-post cost is too high.
- Document posts earn 3–4× more impressions than text-only on LinkedIn
- Canva-based carousels take 30–60 min per post for non-designers
- Most AI tools generate text only — you still design and export by hand
- Cookie-based auto-uploaders risk LinkedIn account suspension
- No native LinkedIn-portrait format in most general design tools
Background reading: LinkedIn Carousels Are Eating the Feed — Here's Why.
How Propelr's LinkedIn carousel maker works
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Type a topic or paste a long-form source
Drop in a topic ("5 LinkedIn algorithm changes in 2026"), paste a blog post, or link a YouTube video. The AI writes a hook slide, 5–7 body slides, and a CTA slide — structured for the LinkedIn feed.
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AI generates the slide copy
Each slide is written to the LinkedIn carousel format: short headline, 2–4 lines of supporting copy, deliberate cliffhangers between slides to drive swipes. Voice-trained from your Content DNA, so it sounds like you.
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Pick a template, render to PDF
Choose from clean, opinionated templates designed for LinkedIn document-post rendering (1080×1350 portrait). Propelr renders the slides into a LinkedIn-ready PDF — no design tool, no Canva account.
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Upload to LinkedIn via official OAuth
One click uploads the PDF as a document post. No browser extension, no cookie-based auth — just LinkedIn's sanctioned API. Schedule it for later if you don't want to publish now.
What the LinkedIn carousel maker does
AI slide writer (hook → body → CTA)
The AI writes carousel-shaped copy: hook slide that earns the swipe, body slides with cliffhangers, CTA slide that drives engagement.
LinkedIn-optimized PDF export
Exports at 1080×1350 portrait — the format LinkedIn renders cleanly on mobile. No squinting, no cropping.
Voice-trained from your Content DNA
Slide copy matches your hook patterns and tone — same voice profile that powers Propelr's post generator.
Edit any slide inline
Don't like slide 3? Edit just that slide's headline or body. Regenerate one slide at a time without redoing the whole carousel.
Direct LinkedIn upload (no Canva)
PDF goes straight to LinkedIn as a document post via official OAuth. Skip the Canva → download → upload dance.
Free tier with real credits
5 AI credits on signup. Carousel generation is unlocked on the Pro plan ($19/mo flat).
LinkedIn carousel maker vs the alternatives
How Propelr's carousel maker stacks up against using Canva (writing your own copy + designing slides) and against generic AI tools that only write text.
| Feature | Canva (manual) | Generic AI | Propelr |
|---|---|---|---|
AI writes the slide copy | Limited | ||
Voice-trained from your past posts | |||
LinkedIn-optimized portrait size (1080×1350) | Limited | ||
Direct LinkedIn upload via OAuth | |||
Cliffhanger structure tuned for swipe-through | |||
No design skill required | Limited | Limited | |
Total time to publish-ready carousel | ~45 min | ~20 min | <5 min |
Pricing
Flat pricing. No per-channel charges. Carousel maker is unlocked on Pro.
5 AI credits on signup. Carousel preview only.
100 AI credits/month. Full carousel maker, scheduling, viral content.
Unlimited credits, AI image generation, priority support.
LinkedIn carousel maker FAQ
Is the LinkedIn carousel maker free to try?
Every account gets 5 free AI credits on signup, no credit card required. Carousel generation is included on the Pro plan ($19/mo flat), which also unlocks AI viral content discovery, full scheduling, and image generation. You can experiment with the carousel builder on the free tier; full feature access requires Pro.
Why are LinkedIn document posts (carousels) worth making?
LinkedIn document posts consistently earn 3–4× more impressions than text-only posts. The format trains the algorithm to surface them via dwell time — readers swipe through multiple slides, which is a strong engagement signal. See our breakdown at /blog/linkedin-carousels-why-popular-how-to-create-propelr.
What format does the carousel export as?
Propelr renders carousels as PDF at 1080×1350 pixels portrait — the exact format LinkedIn renders cleanly on mobile and desktop. PDF is the only format LinkedIn accepts for document posts. Each slide becomes one page of the PDF.
How many slides per carousel?
The AI defaults to 7 slides (1 hook, 5 body, 1 CTA) — what we've seen perform best across LinkedIn document posts in 2026. You can ask for 5, 8, or up to 12 slides. LinkedIn renders up to 300 pages, but 7–12 is the engagement sweet spot.
Can I edit individual slides?
Yes. Each slide is editable inline — headline, body copy, and visual template. You can also regenerate a single slide without redoing the whole carousel, so you can keep slides 1–4 and only rewrite slides 5–7.
Do I need a Canva or design tool subscription?
No. Propelr renders the PDF for you. No Canva, no Figma, no Photoshop. The opinionated templates handle the visual design; you focus on the copy. (If you want full design control, you can still export the slides and edit them externally.)
Will the AI carousel sound generic?
Propelr uses the same Content DNA voice training as the post generator. If you upload writing samples during onboarding, every carousel slide draws from your voice patterns. The built-in forbidden-phrase filter strips ~30 AI tell phrases ("dive into", "let's unpack", "game-changer") before drafts reach you.
Can I schedule a carousel for later?
Yes. Once the PDF is generated, drop it into Propelr's calendar and pick a time. The carousel publishes via LinkedIn's official API at the scheduled time — no browser extension, no cookie auth.
How does this compare to Canva or building carousels manually?
Canva makes you write the copy yourself, then design every slide. Total time per carousel: 30–60 minutes for most non-designers. Propelr writes the copy with voice training, picks a template, and renders the PDF — total time under 5 minutes. The trade-off: Canva gives infinite design flexibility; Propelr gives speed and on-brand copy.
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