PictaCast for Chromecast®

Transform any TV into a Picture Frame Slideshow with Music (MP3) by Streaming Local Photo Albums from PC to Google Cast & Chromecast

PictaCast for Chromecast® - Stream Local Photos to TV

PictaCast for Chromecast® is a versatile Chrome extension that converts your TV into a dynamic picture frame. Stream personal photos directly from local folders on your PC to your TV via Google Cast & Chromecast. With a host of display modes, configurable slideshow speed, background music feature and more, the tool offers an enhanced viewing experience. The extension also features mobile uploads, rotation display support and compatibility with Android / iOS Google Cast App.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 3.04
(101)
Version: 1.1.80 (Last updated: 2020-05-28)
Creation date: 2020-05-27
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • {"fileSystem":["retainEntries","directory"]}
  • storage
  • system.network
  • power
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/
Size: 1.65M
URLs: Website

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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Display personal photos on Chromecast directly from your local folders.

What's New?

  • Fixed: App fails to start in Chrome v55 (December 2016)

Multiple photo sources can be added and displayed in sequence or shuffled using any of the following display modes:

  • Fade In (one photo at a time)
  • Picture Wall (4 modes)

Additional features include:

  • Background Music from local MP3 files (not available on Chrome OS)
  • Slideshow speed setting
  • Time display
  • Picture file-name display
  • Pause Playback
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Good for displaying pictures on TV
Cons
  • Crashes frequently
  • Connection problems
  • Limited control over slideshow
Most mentioned
  • Crashes
  • Connection problems
  • Good for displaying pictures on TV
User reviews
Installed the trial version - worked fine. Paid for and installed the premium version, worked for 1 day, now no longer works. what a ripoff. I would like my money back.
by A Google user, 2016-12-08

funktioniert auf meinem chromebook nicht
by A Google user, 2017-01-01

Installed the trial version - worked fine. Paid for and installed the premium version, worked for 1 day, now no longer works. what a ripoff. I would like my money back.
by A Google user, 2016-12-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact

PictaCast for Chromecast® requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

PictaCast for Chromecast® may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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