The digital photo frame alternative that uses your TV.
Aura and Skylight frames are $150–$300 and many charge monthly cloud fees. PictaCast turns your existing smart TV into a stunning photo display — for a one-time payment of $39.99, or free to try today.
10 minutes free every day. One-time payment options available. No subscriptions.
The real cost of a digital photo frame
Before you add one to your cart, here's what you're actually paying for.
Typical Digital Photo Frame
Aura / Skylight / Similar
- $150–$300 upfront hardware cost
- Monthly or annual cloud subscription fees
- Small 8"–15" screens — barely visible across a room
- Photos must be uploaded to the vendor's cloud servers
- One more device to buy, charge, and maintain
PictaCast on Your Existing TV
Your 55" TV + PictaCast
- $0 hardware cost — use the TV you already own
- $39.99 one-time payment for lifetime access — or free daily use
- Full-size TV screen — photos look stunning at 55" and larger
- Photos never leave your device — 100% local and private
- No new hardware — works with Chromecast or Google TV you may already own
Your TV is a better digital photo frame
In almost every meaningful way, the TV already in your living room beats a dedicated digital frame.
Dramatically Larger Screen
Even the biggest digital frames top out at 15". Your TV is probably 55" or more. Your photos deserve to be seen at full size — faces, landscapes, and details that disappear on a small frame come alive on a big screen.
Unique Picture Wall Layouts
Digital frames show one photo at a time. PictaCast can display dynamic picture-wall grids — showing multiple memories simultaneously. It's the kind of rich, cinematic display that a small frame simply cannot replicate.
Background Music
Most digital frames are silent. PictaCast lets you pair your local MP3 playlist with your photo slideshow — perfect for family gatherings, holiday displays, or a relaxing ambient mood at home.
How it works
No hardware to buy. No app to install. Ready in under a minute.
Open your browser
Visit app.pictacast.com on your laptop or desktop. No download, no install.
Select your photo folder
Pick any local folder from your hard drive. Photos stay on your device — nothing is uploaded.
Cast to your TV
Click the Cast button and your photos appear on the big screen in seconds.
Works with Chromecast, Google TV, and any TV with a Chromecast dongle plugged in.
Common questions
Do I need to buy any new hardware?
If your TV has a built-in Chromecast or Google TV, nothing else is needed. If not, a Chromecast dongle costs around $30 — still far less than a dedicated digital frame.
Are my photos uploaded to the cloud?
No. PictaCast reads your local photo folder directly from your device and streams it over your home Wi-Fi. Your photos never leave your local network.
Can I leave it running all day like a frame?
Yes. With a Lifetime License, there are no time limits. You can set PictaCast to cycle slowly through your photos all day — just like an always-on digital frame, but on a much bigger screen.
What about the free plan?
The free plan gives you 10 minutes of casting per day — perfect for testing and occasional use. For continuous all-day display, the Lifetime License at $39.99 is the best value.
Try it free before you buy anything.
See how your photos look on the big screen today — no credit card, no commitment. If you love it, a Lifetime License is just $39.99. Less than most digital frames, and far more versatile.
No credit card required. One-time payment options available.