Last updated February 2026
Tools/LinkedIn Carousel Planner
Free Tool

LinkedIn Carousel
Text Planner

Plan every slide before you design anything. Structure your hook, content, and CTA — then export directly to the Carousel Builder.

Hook strength scorer
Word count warnings
CTA clarity check
Export to builder
1Carousel overview

5

Slides

of 15 max

138

Total words

across all slides

55%

Hook score

Decent

74%

Readiness

Needs work

Carousel readiness74%
2Hook templates (Slide 1)

Click a template to apply it to your first slide.

3Slides (5)
Slide 1 — HookDecent28w
Add a number, a power word, or address the reader directly.
Slide 224w
Slide 326w
Slide 428w
Slide 5 — CTAOkay32w
Add context — tell them when/where/why to act.
4CTA templates (Last slide)

Click a template to apply it to your last slide.

5Export your plan
Slide 1: Most LinkedIn creators post content nobody reads
  • They post without a hook strategy
  • Their first slide is all about them, not the reader
  • They ignore carousel structure principles

Slide 2: The 5-part carousel framework that works
  • Hook: make a bold, specific claim
  • Bridge: explain why this matters to them
  • Content: deliver 3–7 value slides

Slide 3: Slide 1 is your entire marketing budget
  • If they don't swipe, nothing else matters
  • Use curiosity gaps and pattern interrupts
  • Test 3 different hooks per topic

Slide 4: Each slide should earn the next swipe
  • One idea per slide — never two
  • End with a micro-cliffhanger when possible
  • Keep word count under 40 words per slide

Slide 5: Your CTA is the most valuable real estate
  • Tell them exactly what to do next
  • Give them a reason to comment (increases reach)
  • Link to a deeper resource in the first comment

Copy your plan, then paste it into the Carousel Builder to design each slide visually.

Hook scoring criteria
Contains a number+20pts
Addresses 'you' or 'your'+15pts
Power word (stop, never, truth…)+20pts
Over 20 characters+20pts
Ends with a question+10pts
6+ words+5pts

Why planning before designing matters

Most creators jump straight into Canva or a design tool and end up with beautiful slides containing weak content. The hook is generic, the structure is muddy, and the CTA is an afterthought.

Planning your text first forces you to answer the hard questions: Does slide 1 earn the swipe? Does each slide deliver one clear idea? Does the last slide tell the reader exactly what to do?

The best-performing LinkedIn carousels are structured before they are designed. This planner enforces that discipline — hook quality, word count, CTA clarity — before a single pixel is placed.

How to use it

Start with your hook

Use a template or write your own. The planner scores it in real time.

Build out your content slides

One title + three bullets per slide. Keep word count under 50.

End with a clear CTA

Your last slide gets a CTA clarity check — apply a template if needed.

Watch the readiness score

Reach 75%+ before moving to the design phase.

Copy and open the builder

Export your plan as text, then continue in the Carousel Builder tool.

Frequently asked questions