About the Midnight Grid Cover template
A 3 by 3 photo grid cover with a bold title over a moving center tile, then full-bleed photos with small video or GIF clips that cross every slide. It is a photo dump style carousel with 6 slides by default and 13 photo spots. It works best for trip and sunset recaps, nature sets, reel-style covers with moving clips.
Photo dump carousels pack many photos in a grid that continues from slide to slide. They are the fastest way to show a whole trip or weekend.
How to use the Midnight Grid Cover 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 3 to 10 if you need.
- Download the slides and post them in order on Instagram.
Tips for the photo dump style
- Add more photos than the template has spots. The extra photos repeat, and you can replace any spot by tapping it.
- Start with your strongest photo and end with a funny or quiet one.
- Use a short, bold title on slide 1 only.
Tags
photo dump, grid cover, video, gif, black, sunset.
Questions
What is the Midnight Grid Cover carousel template?
A 3 by 3 photo grid cover with a bold title over a moving center tile, then full-bleed photos with small video or GIF clips that cross every slide. It is made for trip and sunset recaps, nature sets, reel-style covers with moving clips.
How many photos does the Midnight Grid Cover template use?
At the default 6 slides it has 13 photo spots. You can use 3 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 Midnight Grid Cover template?
Yes. Edit the text fields under the preview. The preview updates at once.
What size are the Midnight Grid Cover 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.
Can I use a video or GIF in this template?
Yes. Add a short video or GIF and it fills the moving tiles. Slides with motion are saved as MP4 video files, and the other slides as PNG images. Instagram accepts both in one carousel. Sound is not included.
Related carousel templates
- OOTY Photo Dump Grid: Rounded photos in staggered columns flow across every slide, with ransom-note and bubble letters on top.
- Bento Slides: Tight rounded tiles on a dark ground, with a different layout on every slide and a hand-lettered title on the cover.
- Soft Weekend Dump: Big, gently tilted photos with soft shadows on a lilac background and a simple pill caption.
- Torn Paper Vacation: Full-bleed photos overlap with hand-torn white edges, topped with doodles, a daisy and a vintage tile sign.