How to Create Scroll-Stopping Carousel Posts From Your Videos

December 4, 2024

You've got a great video full of insights. But most of your audience prefers to read and scroll. Those valuable tips? They're stuck in a format many won't consume.

Aren't you tired from...

- Hours spent converting video insights into slides?

- Carousel posts that get lost in the feed?

- Design blocks that kill your momentum?

Let's fix this.

Why Carousels Are Your Secret Weapon in 2025

The data is clear:

- Carousel posts get 3.1x higher engagement than regular posts – Meta Business Insights

- Multiple-image posts receive 4.1x more likes – Hootsuite Social Media Trends

- LinkedIn carousels drive 3x more click-throughs – LinkedIn Marketing Blog

But here's what matters: Your videos already contain everything needed for engaging carousels. You just need to unlock it.

Your Carousel Creation Framework

Step 1: Structure That Stops Scrolls

Your first slide needs to:

- Hook attention instantly

- Promise clear value

- Trigger curiosity

- Make swiping irresistible

Step 2: The Perfect Flow

Slide Sequence That Works:

1. Hook slide (make them stop)

2. Problem slide (build tension)

3-7. Solution slides (deliver value)

8-9. Proof slides (build trust)

10. Action slide (clear next step)

Design That Converts (No Design Skills Needed)

The Simple Formula

- Clean backgrounds

- One idea per slide

- Consistent branding

- Clear hierarchy

Text Rules

- Headlines: 5-7 words max

- Body: 2-3 bullet points

- Font size: Readable at a glance

- Contrast: Dark on light or vice versa. Make it POP.

Platform-Specific Success Keys

LinkedIn

- Professional tone

- Data-driven insights

- Industry context

- Business focus

Instagram

- Visual appeal first

- Story elements

- Personal touch

- Strong aesthetics

X.com

- Punchy and smart text. Memes.

- Clear takeaways

- Conversation starters

- Quick value

Common Carousel Killers

What Ruins Carousels:

- Information overload

- Weak first slide

- Inconsistent design

- Missing context

- No clear flow

What Makes Them Work:

- Single focus per slide

- Strong hook

- Visual consistency

- Clear story

- Valuable insights

Your 3-Step Action Plan

Step 1: Content Prep

1. Extract key points from video

2. Outline your story

3. Plan your hooks

4. Structure your flow

Step 2: Design Setup

1. Create your template

2. Choose your colors

3. Set your fonts

4. Plan visuals

Step 3: Creation & Polish

1. Build your slides

2. Add visuals

3. Write captions

4. Test flow. Make sure it tell the story that flows.

The Time Investment Truth

Creating carousels manually means:

- Content extraction: 1-2 hours

- Slide design: 2-3 hours

- Visual creation: 1-2 hours

- Formatting: 1-2 hours

- Platform adaptation: 1-2 hours

That's 6-11 hours per carousel. Per video.

Your Next Step

Two ways forward:

1. Use this guide (works great, just time-consuming)

2. Automate the process and focus on creating

Your insights deserve to be shared. The question is: how much time should it take?

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