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Glossary
Plain definitions of the terms used for TikTok slideshows and Instagram carousels, from photo mode to safe zone.
Start hereTikTok slideshow terms: a plain-English glossary for slideshow and carousel makersA slideshow is a swipeable post of still images, a carousel is Instagram's version, and TikTok's own word is photo post. The terms below cover names, slide parts, text and design, files and limits, measurement and AI tools, with sourced numbers dated November 2026.Definitions
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