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# Instagram Carousel Slideshow

Create AI-generated image carousels for Instagram. Provide a text prompt for each slide and AI generates the images. Choose from three image models: Nano Banana Pro (default), Nano Banana 2, or Seedream v4.5.

## When to Use This Template

* You want AI-generated images for each slide of an Instagram carousel
* You need a carousel where each slide has a different AI image based on a specific prompt
* You are creating educational, infographic, or visual storytelling carousels
* You want to control the AI image model and aspect ratio

## Template Information

| Property    | Value                                  |
| ----------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Template ID | `53cfec04-2500-41cf-8cc1-ba670d2c341a` |
| Output Type | Slideshow                              |
| Category    | Image Slideshows                       |

## Parameters

| Parameter    | Type  | Required | Default         | Description                                                                                                        |
| ------------ | ----- | -------- | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| slidePrompts | array | Yes      | -               | Array of text prompts. Each entry becomes the AI image for that slide. Min: 1, Max: 10. Each prompt: 5-1000 chars  |
| model        | enum  | No       | nano-banana-pro | AI model for image generation. Values: `nano-banana-pro`, `nano-banana-2`, `bytedance/seedream/v4.5/text-to-image` |
| aspectRatio  | enum  | No       | 4:5             | Aspect ratio for generated images. Values: `1:1`, `4:5`, `5:4`, `16:9`, `9:16`                                     |

## Example 1: AI-Powered with Prompt

Use the `prompt` parameter to let AI fill in the slide prompts automatically.

```http
POST https://backend.blotato.com/v2/videos/from-templates
Content-Type: application/json
blotato-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY

{
  "templateId": "53cfec04-2500-41cf-8cc1-ba670d2c341a",
  "inputs": {},
  "prompt": "Create a 5-slide Instagram carousel about the dangers of smoking with vivid infographic-style images",
  "render": true
}
```

## Example 2: Manual Inputs

Specify each slide prompt for full control.

```http
POST https://backend.blotato.com/v2/videos/from-templates
Content-Type: application/json
blotato-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY

{
  "templateId": "53cfec04-2500-41cf-8cc1-ba670d2c341a",
  "inputs": {
    "slidePrompts": [
      "A dense infographic on dangers of smoking",
      "A vibrant infographic on benefits of meditation",
      "A colorful chart showing daily exercise statistics",
      "A minimalist diagram of healthy eating habits"
    ],
    "model": "nano-banana-pro",
    "aspectRatio": "4:5"
  },
  "render": true
}
```

## Example 3: Hybrid Approach

Use prompt for slide content with manual model and aspect ratio overrides.

```http
POST https://backend.blotato.com/v2/videos/from-templates
Content-Type: application/json
blotato-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY

{
  "templateId": "53cfec04-2500-41cf-8cc1-ba670d2c341a",
  "inputs": {
    "model": "nano-banana-2",
    "aspectRatio": "1:1"
  },
  "prompt": "Create a 4-slide carousel about morning routine tips with bright, energetic imagery",
  "render": true
}
```

## Related Templates

* [Image Slideshow with Text Overlays](/rest-api-reference/visuals/5903b592-1255-43b4-b9ac-f8ed7cbf6a5f.md) - Includes text overlays on each slide
* [Image Slideshow with Prominent Text](/rest-api-reference/visuals/0ddb8655-c3da-43da-9f7d-be1915ca7818.md) - Large text over images

## See Also

* [Create Visual API Reference](/rest-api-reference/create-video.md)
* [All Visual Templates](/rest-api-reference/visuals.md)


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