About the Film Strip template
A continuous 35mm film roll runs through every slide, with one photo per frame. It is a retro style carousel with 4 slides by default and 4 photo spots. It works best for photo dumps, travel roundups, analog and vintage looks.
Retro carousels borrow from film rolls, old cameras and print. They work best for photo dumps and travel sets.
How to use the Film Strip template
- Add your photos. They stay on your device.
- Check the preview. Swipe the slides to see how the design flows.
- Tap a photo to replace it, and edit the text under the preview.
- Change the slide count from 2 to 10 if you need.
- Download the slides and post them in order on Instagram.
Tips for the retro style
- Pick photos with warm light or grain for the full retro feel.
- Use a frame number or a date as the caption.
- Do not mix very sharp digital shots with soft film shots in one set.
Tags
film, retro, 35mm, photo dump.
Questions
What is the Film Strip carousel template?
A continuous 35mm film roll runs through every slide, with one photo per frame. It is made for photo dumps, travel roundups, analog and vintage looks.
How many photos does the Film Strip template use?
At the default 4 slides it has 4 photo spots. You can use 2 to 10 slides. If you add fewer photos, the tool repeats them, and you can replace any spot by tapping it.
Can I change the text in the Film Strip template?
Yes. Edit the text fields under the preview. The preview updates at once.
What size are the Film Strip slides?
Each slide is 1080 x 1350 pixels (4:5), the best size for the Instagram feed.
Do I need to upload my photos again for another template?
No. Your photos stay saved on this device. Open any template and they fill the photo spots.
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- OOTY Photo Dump Grid: Rounded photos in staggered columns flow across every slide, with ransom-note and bubble letters on top.
- Polaroid Scatter: Instant-print photos fall at random angles across the slides, held by washi tape.
- Pastel Flow: Soft gradient blobs and one wavy line link every photo into a calm, dreamy swipe.