A “LinkedIn carousel” is actually a document post. LinkedIn lets you attach a document to a post and presents its pages as a navigable sequence. LinkedIn’s official help calls it a document; “carousel” is the common name for the reading experience.
Current SwipeLoop limitation: SwipeLoop exports individual slides as PNG files and a complete carousel as a ZIP of images. It does not currently export PDF. To publish those pages as a LinkedIn document, combine the images into a PDF with another tool and inspect the final file before uploading it.
When a document post is useful
Use the format when an idea needs sequence: a guide, framework, case breakdown, or checklist that gains meaning page by page. A short observation may be clearer as text or a single image.
Choose a document when:
- the cover promises one specific learning outcome;
- each page contributes a distinct idea;
- the sequence makes sense without the post caption;
- the final page gives the reader a useful next step.
Workflow: from one idea to a LinkedIn PDF
1. Define one promise
Avoid broad topics such as “everything about marketing.” Use a bounded promise, such as “How to review a B2B brief before design” or “Five signs your content lacks a thesis.” A narrow promise gives every page a clear job.
2. Outline before designing
A seven-page sequence is a starting point, not a platform rule:
- Cover with topic and audience.
- Specific problem.
- Diagnostic criterion.
- First step.
- Second step.
- Example or checklist.
- Close and call to action.
Split a page that carries two conclusions. Merge pages that repeat the same point.
3. Generate and review 4:5 images
SwipeLoop supports a 1080 × 1350 px (4:5) post format. Generate the sequence with a Brand Kit, edit the copy, and inspect each page. Product usage is charged per generated slide; the pricing page shows current credit allowances.
Turn an idea into a publish-ready carousel
SwipeLoop helps you structure, write, and visualize AI carousels so you publish faster without starting from scratch.
Create my account4. Export the image pack
Download the carousel ZIP and verify that:
- every page is present and ordered;
- text remains readable on a phone;
- AI-generated claims have been checked;
- you have rights to every image and mark;
- the CTA matches the post’s real objective.
5. Convert the images to PDF
Use a trusted tool to create one PDF page per image without reordering or stretching them. Open the PDF before publishing and check cropping, orientation, file size, and legibility. SwipeLoop does not perform this conversion today.
6. Upload it as a document
In LinkedIn’s post composer, choose the document option, select the PDF, add a descriptive title, and write a short introduction. Platform controls and limits can change, so check LinkedIn’s current documentation before publishing.
Reusable outline prompt
Turn this idea into a 7-page LinkedIn document for [audience]. The cover should promise [specific outcome]. Use one idea per page, short sentences, one verifiable example, and a final CTA without exaggerated claims. Flag every statement that needs a source before publication.
That produces a draft. Human review remains necessary because the model does not know your experience, results, or client context unless you provide them.
Editorial checklist
- The cover names the topic without deceptive clickbait.
- Quantitative claims link to a primary source.
- First-hand experience is distinguished from general advice.
- Pages work in the exported order.
- The caption or accessibility text explains essential visual content.
- The CTA does not promise guaranteed outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
Does LinkedIn still have a native carousel format?
LinkedIn documents the feature as a document post. A page-by-page experience appears when you upload a supported document, commonly a PDF. “LinkedIn carousel” is an informal name.
Does SwipeLoop export PDF?
Not currently. It exports PNG slides and a ZIP image pack. You need a separate conversion step before publishing a LinkedIn document.
Which SwipeLoop size should I use?
SwipeLoop’s post format is 1080 × 1350 px (4:5). It also supports 1080 × 1920 px (9:16) for vertical creative, but 4:5 is the direct starting point for this workflow.
Can AI write the entire document?
It can propose structure and copy, but it cannot replace fact, tone, rights, or context review. Treat the output as an editable draft.
Sources and updates
- LinkedIn Help: upload and share documents, the platform’s primary documentation.
- Format, credit, and export facts checked against current SwipeLoop configuration. See our editorial methodology.
