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The Easiest Smart TV Slideshow App. Cast Photos in Seconds.

Transform any smart TV into a beautiful Picture Frame Slideshow. Stream your favorite local photo albums and music directly from your browser to any TV — wirelessly, in seconds.

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No installation required. 10 minutes free every day — or own your casting tool forever with a single payment.

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Now a Web App
The Classic is Back

Trusted by over 100,000 users. Rebuilt for the modern web.

Years ago, PictaCast was a beloved Chrome App, helping over a hundred thousand free users and ten thousand dedicated pro users share their memories on the big screen.

When Google discontinued support for Chrome Apps, the screen went dark. But we couldn't let it end there. We've completely rewritten PictaCast from the ground up as a native Web Application using modern browser casting technology.

No extensions. No downloads. And best of all—no more frustrating firewall issues. Just open your browser and cast seamlessly.

Welcome back!

As a thank you to our returning legacy users, enjoy an automatic 50% off the Lifetime License. Simply launch the web app to claim your discount.

Experience the new web app
2016 → Today
Evolved for any browser, anywhere.

Features

Everything you loved, refined.

Transform any smart TV into an immersive digital photo frame with just a few clicks.

How do I cast local photos without cloud uploads?

Cast directly from your hard drive — just drag and drop a folder into the browser. PictaCast scans subfolders automatically and watches for new photos in real time, so live event setups update instantly without any manual refresh.

What display modes and picture wall layouts are available?

Classic fullscreen fading, cinematic Ken Burns pan-and-zoom, or our beloved picture wall grids in four different layouts. Filmstrip and Scrapbook modes coming soon.

How do I queue multiple local photo folders to a Chromecast?

Add multiple photo folders and manage them individually. Play Now to spotlight a single album, or Add to Queue to combine folders into one seamless slideshow.

Can I set custom intervals and pacing for my slideshow?

Choose from preset speeds or dial in your own interval — from a few seconds for rapid viewing to hours for displaying artwork all day. Perfect for any setting.

Can I rotate the display for portrait TVs or digital signage?

Navigate slides manually, toggle filename and clock overlays, and rotate the display 90°/180°/270° for portrait-mounted TVs and digital signage.

How do I add background music or MP3s to my slideshow?

Set the perfect ambiance with a curated library of ambient tracks — ready to play instantly. Or add your own local MP3 files for a personal soundtrack in sequence or shuffle.

How It Works

Three steps. No installs.

Sign in once with your Google account and your settings sync across all your devices automatically.

Step 1

Sign in with Google

No separate account needed. One click and you're in.

Step 2

Pick your folders

Select or drag local photo folders. Your photos never leave your device. By using the browser's local File System Access API, we ensure total privacy and security without any cloud uploads.

Step 3

Cast to your TV

Hit cast and enjoy. Your PC stays free for other tasks.

Countless Ways to Share

See how our community utilizes the screens around them.

PictaCast running a real-time wedding photo wall at a reception

Real-Time Wedding Photo Walls

Create a live digital photobooth at weddings and parties. Drop new snaps into a local folder, and PictaCast will automatically update the TV in the main hall. It's a seamless and highly reliable setup for any event!

PictaCast serving as an art display in a modern living room

Art Display for Living Rooms

Turn your living room into a vibrant center of nostalgia during holidays, or curate a sophisticated art display that runs natively from your own files without depending on paid cloud art subscriptions.

PictaCast displaying a respectful photo tribute for a memorial service

Tributes & Memorials

When honoring a loved one, reliability matters. Seamlessly cast respectful, beautiful photo tributes and accompanying audio across multiple smart TVs for funerals and life celebrations.

PictaCast used as digital menu signage in a cafe

Digital Signage for Cafes

Easily set up digital menus or promotional boards in your cafe or retail store. With rotation controls for portrait displays and real-time updates, it’s a zero-subscription alternative to complex signage software.

Real Users

Loved by people who value simplicity

★★★★★

"PictaCast is the backbone of a digital photobooth setup I run at weddings. Taking a snap that drops into a local folder, which PictaCast then automatically sends to a TV in the main area, is just brilliant. It's always a huge hit!"

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Verified User
Event Organizer
★★★★★

"I enjoyed using it immensely and continue to think it's a great app. It is a great tool to utilize the abundance of display devices all around us. Please don't remove the grid views!"

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Verified User
Pro User
★★★★★

"This app has been immensely helpful in showing our family albums. It's the only one I've found that does a decent job streaming local folders to my TV while keeping the PC active for other tasks. Love the product!"

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Verified User
Long-time Customer

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions & Edge Cases

Can I cast subfolders without flattening the directory?

Yes. When you select or drag a parent folder into PictaCast, it automatically scans and includes media from all nested subfolders. You do not need to manually flatten your directory structure before casting.

How does real-time folder watching work over a local browser?

PictaCast uses the modern File System Access API. Once you grant permission to a local folder, the web app continuously monitors it for changes. If a new photo is added (e.g., from an event photobooth saving to that folder), it is instantly queued and displayed on the TV without requiring a page refresh.

Does my computer need to stay awake while looping the slideshow?

Your computer needs to remain powered on and connected to the same local network as your TV. However, you do not need to keep the browser tab actively focused. You can minimize the window and work on other tasks while the slideshow loops seamlessly in the background.

Are my photos uploaded to a cloud server?

No. Your photos and music never leave your device. PictaCast processes and plays everything locally directly from your hard drive, ensuring complete privacy.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Start for free. Upgrade when you're ready. Buy a time-pass or own it forever. Zero auto-renewals. No subscription traps.

Free Test

$0
 

Perfect for quick sharing and trying out the application.

  • All display modes
  • Background music
  • 10 minutes free per day
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DIY Hosts

5-Day Event Pass

$4.99
One-time payment

Ideal for a weekend party or wedding. Unlimited access exactly when you need it.

  • All Free features
  • Unlimited casting time
  • Expires after 5 days
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365-Day Pass

$9.99
One-time payment

For the occasional holiday host. Unlimited casting for a full year.

  • All Free features
  • Unlimited casting time
  • Expires after 365 days
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Best Value

Lifetime License

$39.99
One-time payment

Never worry about time limits again. Yours forever with a single payment.

  • Unlimited casting time
  • All features unlocked
  • Future updates included
  • Yours to keep forever
Test TV & Upgrade

Yours to keep forever. Never expires.

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To ensure Pictacast works perfectly with your home network and TV, all purchases are made securely inside the app after a successful free test cast.

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Your photos belong
on the big screen.

No hardware. No app installs. Works on any screen with a browser.

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Works entirely in your browser. No download required. No credit card to start — one-time payment options available.