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How to Record Skype Calls
Use the Skype recorder or try a popular app
By Coletta Teske Whitehead Coletta Teske Whitehead Writer Central Washington University Coletta Teske is a Lifewire writer focusing on consumer electronics. She has 30 years' experience writing for Adobe, Boeing, Microsoft, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 19, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email What to Know
Select the Plus (+) > Start recording. When you’re done, select Stop recording or end the call.To find the recording, select Chats and choose the conversation that was recorded.To download the recording to your computer, select the Plus (+) > Save to Downloads or Save as. This article explains how to record calls on Skype. This capability is available in Skype version 8.0 and applies to the desktop, web, and mobile versions. How to Record Skype Calls
Before you can record a Skype meeting you'll need to make a HD video call or a phone call to another person. Recording a Skype call is as easy as hitting a record, but you need to make sure everyone knows, and agrees to be recorded. Thankfully, Skype makes it easy to comply with everyone’s privacy. Before you record a Skype call, Skype notifies everyone that the call is being recorded. After you’ve made a connection, you can start recording your phone conversation. Start recording a call by selecting More options (the plus symbol) > Start recording. When the recording starts, Skype displays a banner that notifies everyone on the call that they are being recorded. During a video call, everyone’s video and shared desktops are also recorded. When you’re done recording, select Stop recording. The recording will be stored in the Skype Chat pane. Did you forget to stop recording? No worries. Once the call is ended, Skype will stop recording. To find the recording, select Chats and choose the conversation that was recorded. You and the other people in your conversation will be able to view the Skype recording, save the file to your computers, and share it with others. These recordings are stored as MP4 files in the cloud for 30 days. Save Skype Recordings
Your Skype recording is saved in the cloud for 30 days. After that, it will be removed from your Skype account. Before those 30 days are up you are able to download the recorded Skype meeting. To download the recording to your computer or another location, open Chats and select a conversation. For the recording you want to save, select More Options > Save to Downloads to save the file to your downloads folder. Or, select Save as to save the file to a different location. On a mobile device, tap and hold on the recording and tap Save to store it in your device’s camera roll. Share Skype Recordings
To share a recording, open the Skype Chats pane and select the conversation that was recorded. For the recording that you want to share, select More Options > Forward. On a mobile device, tap and hold the recorded call and tap Forward. In Forward Message, type a message and enter the people you want to share the message. You can also select people from the list. Select Done when you’re finished. On a mobile device, tap Send. Use a Third-Party App to Record Skype Calls
If you’re using an older version of Skype, you may not have the ability to record phone conversations and video conferences. In these instances, use a third-party application to do the job for you. There are several apps that work with Skype version 7 and record calls. One of these apps is MP3 Skype Recorder. MP3 Skype Recorder is free for personal, non-commercial use. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Record a Phone Call for a Podcast How to Use Skype's Split View Mode in Windows 10 How to Record a Phone Call on iPhone How to Use Your iPad or iPad Mini as a Phone How to Use Problem Steps Recorder in Windows How to Delete Skype Conversations How to Use Skype How to Record a Call With Google Voice How to Download a TikTok Video The 8 Best Apps to Record Phone Calls on iPhone of 2022 How to Record Audio on Windows 10 How to Use Skype in Your Browser Can You Get FaceTime for Windows and PCs? How to Set up and Use the Google Duo Chat App How to Record on Google Meet How to Skype With Alexa Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies