AI Creates LinkedIn Carousels in Minutes

Turn Transcripts into Slides

December 18, 2025

You can now bypass the hours of design work usually required to build high-quality LinkedIn carousels.

Designing slide decks has historically been a time sink involving complex software and endless formatting tweaks, but this workflow connects video content and AI design. It turns any YouTube video into a polished, ready-to-post carousel in under five minutes.

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The Mechanism: converting video to value
The core concept is smart content repurposing using existing, high-performing material instead of starting from a blank screen. The “tech stack” is simple: YouTube for raw material, Google’s Gemini for synthesis, and Gamma for visual construction. It works because a transcript already contains structure, and Gamma removes most manual layout and image sourcing.

By using a video transcript, you start with content that’s already organized and useful. By using Gamma, you avoid dragging text boxes around or hunting for stock photos. The takeaway: you don’t need a design degree or a Canva subscription to look professional; you need the right sequence.

Selection is everything
The first step is choosing the right source material: an “actionable video” on YouTube. Not every video becomes a good carousel, and rambling or theoretical content can confuse the AI. Aim for structured, educational, step-by-step videos so the tools can produce clear outputs.

When you copy the URL, you’re capturing the structure of a proven piece of content. That structure helps the carousel deliver value immediately, not just look nice. Better input means less cleanup later.

The bridge between text and design
The secret sauce is the prompt used inside Google’s Gemini. The prompt acts as a translator between a transcript and a slide deck. It’s not just summarizing; it’s formatting the ideas into slide-ready chunks.

This is where many people fail: they paste a wall of text into a design tool and get clutter. Using Gemini first forces clarity and structure before design begins. Gamma then receives clean, organized instructions.

Automating the aesthetics
The final piece is Gamma doing the visual heavy lifting while you steer decisions. The creator calls out specific settings: “Studio mode beta” and the “Nano Banana” image model. These choices help keep layouts controllable and visuals consistent instead of generic.

They also recommend selecting “6 cards” and the “Just Vibes” theme. That combination fits the typical LinkedIn carousel look: professional, readable, and not stiff. The result is faster production with fewer design decisions.

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The Step-by-Step Workflow
Here is the process to go from video to PDF:

  • Source the Content: Find an actionable YouTube video and copy the URL.

  • Prime the Intelligence: Open Gemini (your logic engine).

  • Apply the Prompt: Paste the creator’s prompt from their post (it’s linked via a URL).

  • Enter the Design Studio: Go to gamma.app.

  • Initiate Creation: Click “Create with AI.”

  • Select the Mode: Choose “Studio mode beta.”

  • Configure the Output: Pick “Social,” select “6 cards,” and choose “Just Vibes.”

  • Inject the Content: Paste Gemini’s output into Gamma’s prompt box.

  • Structure It: Click “Generate outline” to review flow.

  • Refine the Visuals: Select “AI images” and choose the “nano banana” image model.

  • Finalize: Hit generate to build the slides.

  • Export: Download as a PDF for LinkedIn carousels.

Potential Nuances
This is fast, but AI images can be unpredictable. You may see awkward text placement or visuals that are too abstract for your topic. Always review the final PDF before posting.

Output quality also depends on the YouTube video you choose. Poor transcripts or messy structure can lead to a weak outline from Gemini. The workflow is powerful, but it still needs your judgment for quality control.

This method is a massive time-saver for anyone looking to scale their LinkedIn presence without hiring a graphic designer. I highly recommend you visit the original post to grab the specific prompt link and give the author a follow for more efficiency hacks.

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