By skyforbes 
How to turn your carousel posts into automatic videos with text overlay — a new game changer for indie authors.
How to automate your TikTok slideshow with Text Duration
I’ve discovered a workaround for adding timed text (aka Set Duration) to a TikTok slideshow — a feature normally unavailable for photo carousels. TikTok defines carousel posts as manual slideshows of still images. This trick could be a game-changer for indie authors — like myself — for promoting our stories.
While some creators claim carousel posts are outperforming videos, those claims are mostly anecdotal — it’s more dependent on the creator’s mileage and their niche. But for authors? I’ll be honest — manual carousels just don’t perform well. TikTok heavily favors videos, especially when you use text overlays. The problem? You can only set text duration on video clips, not still photos — until now.
Let’s get into it:
Step 1: Prep Your TikTok Slideshow