The Mugshot Slideshow Format
Every few months a new content format pops up that feels instantly native to social feeds. This one might be the next big spike.
You have probably seen posts like the one above. A striking mugshot. A wild headline. A comment section going feral.
It works because it hits three things audiences cannot ignore: beauty, drama, and a story they feel they need the ending to.
Creators are now turning this into a slideshow format anyone can replicate. You do not even need a real mugshot. Tools like Nano Banana can generate a photorealistic “mugshot style” portrait in seconds.
From there, the hook carries the whole thing. Some examples that work incredibly well:
got arrested for sleeping with my exs coworker. here are the three things I learned about myself inside
here are five tricks they teach you in prison from someone who was locked up for years
how I rebuilt my life after spending years behind bars
Each slide pushes curiosity a little further. The final slides set up a clear emotional pay off and then transition into the product you want to promote.
This format is perfect for:
• Self improvement apps
• Career and productivity tools
• Mental health and meditation apps
• Journaling or habit builders
• Life coaching or skill building offers
Why it works:
People cannot resist the tension between chaos and transformation. A dramatic start paired with a “new life” CTA feels natural. Most viewers will swipe through the entire slideshow before they even realise it.
Expect to see a lot more of this format on TikTok and Reels. It is cheap to produce, always scroll stopping, and endlessly remixable.
CREDIT :
new slideshow format idea just dropped
— Vik (@onlinedopamine) November 8, 2025
take mugshot image of beautiful looking person (just use nano banana to create one)
potential hooks you could use
> "got arrested four sleeping w/ my ex's coworker - xyz I learned about myself while being incarcerated"
> "here are xyz… pic.twitter.com/NuuNxCPdGu
