A carousel is a social media post featuring multiple photos and/or videos, commonly seen on Instagram. Followers can swipe through the images. Carousels are also known as galleries or photo dumps.

An Instagram carousel is a post that includes multiple photos or videos, allowing users to swipe left through the content on the mobile app. Desktop users can view the carousel by clicking the arrow button on the right side of the post. It functions like a slideshow that users can navigate manually.

A Meta Threads carousel is a post featuring multiple photos or videos that users can browse by swiping left on the mobile app. On a desktop, users can view a carousel by clicking the arrow button on the right side of the post. It’s like a slideshow that users can manually control.

Carousels allow you to explore a single piece of content in greater depth. You’re not confined to just one photo or a 60-second video. Users can take their time and scroll through all the media, which can increase engagement and improve your chances of being noticed by the Instagram or Threads algorithm.

Recently Threads updated its rules and you can include up to 20 media, images or videos, to your Meta Threads posts.

Carousel posts, which let users swipe through multiple images or videos, promote interaction and engagement. Users are more likely to spend time on content that provides both variety and depth.