How to download TikTok carousel photos (slideshows), slide by slide
By Harmony Crafted · · 5 min read
TikTok carousels — officially Photo Mode posts, also called photo slideshows — are a swipeable sequence of still images, often with music. TikTok introduced Photo Mode in October 2022 as "a new carousel format … for photo content that's ideal for sharing high quality images" (TikTok Newsroom), and a single post can hold up to 35 photos (The Verge). That is a lot of slides to screenshot one by one. Here is the faster way.
Step 1: Copy the carousel's link
- Open the photo post in the TikTok app or on tiktok.com.
- Tap Share, then Copy link. On desktop you can copy the URL from the address bar; it looks like
tiktok.com/@creator/photo/….
Step 2: Paste it into CarouselStats
Go to the TikTok carousel downloader and paste the link. CarouselStats looks the post up and shows a preview of the post so you can confirm it's the right post before downloading anything.
Step 3: Choose how to save the slides
- One slide at a time — every slide has its own Download button.
- Download all (ZIP) — every slide in one file, numbered in carousel order.
- Stitched image (optional) — one image with all slides side by side, handy for reference boards or for seeing a whole carousel at a glance. You can download it on its own or tick "Include stitched image in ZIP".
Does it add a watermark?
No. CarouselStats doesn't add a watermark, logo or branding. You receive the slide images as they are published in the post. Anything the creator placed on the image itself — text overlays, stickers, their own handle — is part of the picture and stays.
Saving several carousels from one creator
Paste a @username instead of a link. After you confirm the profile, CarouselStats fetches that creator's 3 most recent photo carousels so you can save them individually or as a single ZIP. Full history download is coming soon.
What doesn't work (yet)
- Videos. CarouselStats is built for photo posts; video links show a "coming soon" message.
- Private or deleted posts. Only publicly viewable posts can be fetched.
Use downloads responsibly
Saving a carousel for reference, research or to back up your own posts is fine; reposting someone else's work without permission is not. TikTok's Intellectual Property Policy explains how copyright applies on the platform. If you repost with permission, credit the creator.
Next: learn how to repurpose a carousel for Instagram and LinkedIn, or read the FAQ.