This wikiHow teaches you how to record an audio or video conversation in Skype on computers and mobile devices. If you use Skype a lot, you may have some conversations you want to remember. Whether it's a funny or touching conversation, those moments can be very important to you. Luckily, you can save important moments later by recording audio and video conversations you have.
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Method 1 of 2: On Mobile
Step 1. Launch Skype
Tap the Skype icon, which is a white "S" on a blue background. If you are logged in, the Skype main page will open.
If you're not signed in yet, type in your Skype username or email address, then enter your password when prompted
Step 2. Start making a Skype call
Find the desired contact in the list, then tap the " Call " button that looks like a phone or the " Video Call " button that looks like a video camera.
Step 3. Touch
It's in the bottom center of the screen. A pop-up menu will be displayed.
Step 4. Tap Start recording in the pop-up menu
Skype will start recording the conversation.
Step 5. Touch Stop recording when it's done
This link is in the top-left corner.
Do not stop the call until the message " Finalizing your recording… " is gone
Step 6. End the conversation
Do this by tapping the red and white phone icon (or X on iOS devices).
Step 7. Play the recording
Everyone involved in the conversation can see your recordings in the chat section of the conversation. You can play the recording by touching it.
Save video conversations to your smartphone (smartphone) or tablet by long pressing the video and touching Save in the menu that appears.
Method 2 of 2: On Computer
Step 1. Make sure you have the latest version of Skype installed
To record a conversation, you must be running the new Skype interface (version 8).
- To download the latest version of Skype, visit https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/, click the button Get Skype for, then select the appropriate operating system.
- Once you've downloaded it, you can install Skype by double-clicking the download file and following the on-screen instructions.
- If you're using Skype for Windows 10, check for updates in the Microsoft store. Click the three-dot icon, then select "Downloads and Updates", and select "Get Updates".
Step 2. Launch Skype
Double-click the Skype icon, which is a white "S" on a blue background. If you are already signed in, the Skype main page will open.
If you're not signed in yet, type in your email address and password when prompted so you can continue
Step 3. Start a conversation
Find the desired contact in the list of people on the left (or do a contact search), then tap the " Call " button that looks like a phone or the " Video Call " button that looks like a video camera.
Step 4. Click which is in the bottom right corner
This will bring up a pop-up menu.
Step 5. Click Start recording
This option is in the pop-up menu. Skype will start recording the conversation.
Step 6. Click Stop recording when finished
This link is at the top of the window.
Do not stop the call until the message " Finalizing your recording… " is gone
Step 7. End the conversation
Do this by clicking on the red and white phone icon at the bottom of the window.
Step 8. Play the recording
Everyone involved in the conversation can see your recordings in the chat section of the conversation. You can play the recording by clicking on it.
Save the recorded video to your computer by right-clicking (or holding down the Control key while clicking the video), then clicking Save to "Downloads " in the menu that appears.
Tips
- Always ask the other person's permission before you record a phone conversation.
- Skype recordings are automatically deleted after 30 days.
Warning
- You may have to use Skype Credits to complete the call. Before calling and recording conversations, make sure you have enough Skype Credits. Otherwise, your conversation will be delayed, or you'll only be able to have a conversation for a short time.
- It is illegal to record other people without consent.
