How to Download TikTok Slideshows and Photo Carousels

TikTok slideshows combine multiple photos with music into a single swipeable post. They look great in the app, but there is no built-in way to save them. This guide shows you how to download any TikTok slideshow - as individual images, as a video with audio, or both.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

What is a TikTok slideshow?

A TikTok slideshow is a post format where a creator shares a collection of photos that viewers swipe through, usually set to background music. It is TikTok's version of a photo carousel - think Instagram carousel posts but within TikTok's interface.

Slideshows replaced the older "photo mode" feature and have become one of the most popular post types on the platform. Creators use them for before-and-after transformations, travel photo dumps, recipe steps, outfit collections, tutorial breakdowns and more.

How slideshows differ from regular TikTok videos

The key differences matter when you want to download one:

Content type - a slideshow is a series of still images, not a continuous video recording. However, TikTok renders them as a video file with transitions and music.
File structure - behind the scenes, TikTok serves a slideshow as a video file (.mp4) even though the source content is images. This means downloading the video gives you a video file, not individual photos.
Individual access - to get the original high-quality images separately, you need a tool that can extract them from the post metadata rather than just downloading the rendered video.

This is where TikItDown is useful. It can give you either the video version (with music and transitions) or the individual source images at full resolution.

Download a TikTok slideshow as a video (with music)

If you want the complete slideshow experience - photos, transitions and background music - this is the simplest approach:

Open the TikTok slideshow and tap Share, then Copy link.
Paste the link into TikItDown and tap Download.
Choose the video download option. This gives you an MP4 file with all the photos, transitions and audio exactly as they appear in the app.

The video file is usually small (under 5 MB for most slideshows) and plays in any video player.

Download individual photos from a slideshow

If you want the original images without the video wrapper - for printing, editing, or using as wallpapers - TikItDown can extract them:

Paste the same slideshow link into TikItDown.
Instead of the video option, look for the individual image thumbnails.
Tap any image to download it at full resolution, or download all of them.

These are the original JPEG files the creator uploaded, typically 1080 pixels wide or higher. No watermarks, no transitions, no compression from the video rendering process.

Download the slideshow audio separately

Want just the music? After pasting the link into TikItDown, choose the MP3 / audio option. This extracts the background music track from the slideshow as a standard MP3 file. Useful if you want to save a song you heard in a slideshow but do not need the images.

Step by step on each device

iPhone

Open Safari, go to TikItDown, paste the link. For the video: tap download, then tap the downloads icon in Safari's address bar and select the file. For individual photos: tap and hold each image, choose Save to Photos.

Android

Open Chrome, go to TikItDown, paste the link. Video downloads go to your Downloads folder. For individual images, tap and hold to save. Check your Gallery or Files app to find them.

PC / Mac

Open any browser, go to TikItDown, paste the link. Right-click the video or images and choose Save as to pick your destination folder. Works exactly the same on Windows and macOS.

How many photos can a slideshow contain?

TikTok allows up to 35 images per slideshow post. Most creators use between 5 and 15. TikItDown handles any count and displays all of them for download.

Image quality in slideshow downloads

There are two quality levels to understand:

Video download - the slideshow is compressed as an MP4. Quality is good for screen viewing but not ideal for printing. Resolution matches the source (typically 1080x1920).
Individual image download - these are the original source files, higher quality than the video version. Better for printing, editing or using as wallpapers.

For most purposes the video quality is perfectly fine. If you need maximum quality, download the individual images instead.

Frequently asked questions

What is a TikTok slideshow?+

A TikTok slideshow is a post format where creators share multiple photos in a swipeable carousel, often with background music. It replaced the older 'photo mode' and is similar to Instagram carousels.

Can I download a TikTok slideshow as individual images?+

Yes. TikItDown extracts every image from a slideshow post so you can save them individually or as a complete set at full resolution.

Does downloading a slideshow include the music?+

When you download a slideshow as a video file through TikItDown, the background music is included. If you download individual images, the audio is not included - you would need the MP3 option for that separately.

How many images can a TikTok slideshow contain?+

TikTok allows up to 35 images per slideshow post. TikItDown handles any number and lists all of them for download.

Why can't I download a specific slideshow?+

The most common reason is that the post is set to private or has been deleted. Only public posts with active URLs can be downloaded.

Related tools and guides

TikTok Photo Downloader - for single photo posts and carousels
TikTok Slideshow Downloader - the dedicated slideshow tool
TikTok No Watermark - download videos without the TikTok overlay
How to Download TikTok Photos - our complete photo download guide

Grab a slideshow now: paste a TikTok link into TikItDown and choose video, images, or audio.