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In this guide, Mytour will show you how to record both video and audio calls on Skype, whether you’re using a computer or mobile device. If you use Skype often, you may want to revisit some past conversations. Whether joyful or emotional, these moments are truly important. Fortunately, you can capture countless unforgettable moments in the future by saving your video or audio calls anytime.
Steps
On Mobile Devices
Open Skype. Tap on the Skype app with the white "S" icon on a blue background. If you're already logged in, your Skype home page will appear.
- If you're not logged in yet, enter your Skype email address or username, followed by your password if prompted.
Start a call on Skype. Select a contact from your list and then click the "Call" button (phone icon) or the "Video Call" button (camera icon).
Click the ＋. This button is located at the center of the screen's bottom. A menu will appear.
Click Start recording (Start Recording). This option appears in the menu. Skype will begin recording your call.
Click Stop recording (Stop Recording) when finished. You will see this link in the top-left corner of the screen.
- Make sure you don't end the call until the message "Finalizing your recording..." disappears.
End the call. Click the red phone icon (or the X icon on iOS) to end the call.
Play back the recording. Team members will see the recording you just made in the conversation. Click the recording to open it.
- Press and hold the video, then select Save from the menu that appears to save the video to your phone or tablet.
On your computer
Ensure you're using the latest version of Skype. To record a call, you need Skype version 8.0 with the new interface.
- You can download the latest version of Skype by visiting https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/, clicking the Get Skype for button, and choosing your operating system.
- Once you've downloaded Skype, you can install it by double-clicking the downloaded file and following the on-screen instructions.
- If you're using Skype for Windows 10, visit the Microsoft Store to check for updates. Click the three-dot icon, then select "Downloads and Updates", and choose "Get Updates".
Open Skype. Single or double-click the Skype application icon, which features a white "S" on a blue background. If you're already logged in, your Skype home page will appear.
- If you're not logged in, enter your email and password when prompted before continuing.
Start the call. Choose a contact from your list on the left (or search for a contact), then click the "Call" button (phone icon) or the "Video Call" button (camera icon).
Click on the ＋. This icon can be found in the lower right corner of the chat window. A menu will pop up.
Click on Start recording (Begin recording). This option appears in the menu that pops up. Skype will begin recording your call.
Click on Stop recording (End recording) once you're done. You will see this option at the top of the chat window.
- Make sure to keep the call active until the notification message "Finalizing your recording..." disappears.
End the call. Click on the red phone icon to disconnect the call.
Play back the recording. Team members will be able to view the recording you just made in the conversation. Click the recording to open it.
- Right-click (or Control-click the video) and then select Save to "Downloads" from the menu that appears to save the video to your computer.
Advice
- Always seek the consent of the participants in the conversation before recording the call.
- Skype recordings are automatically deleted after 30 days.
Warning
- You may need Skype Credits to complete the call. Before initiating a call and recording the conversation, ensure that you have enough Skype Credits, as insufficient balance could cause delays or limitations on your call.
- Recording a conversation without the other party's consent is illegal.
