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You are constantly using Skype for video calls and now you want to record some of the calls due to many reasons. Maybe you want to surprise your family and friends with some great news and have a memorable video to recall with regards to their reaction, or you just want to keep track of some important work discussions that you had via Skype.
Whatever the reasons might be, Skype has proved to be very beneficial for recording a video that you want to recall at some point in your life. Another great thing about Skype is that Skype call recording is completely cloud-based and you don’t have to worry about your device performance, or about the storage space when you are recording.
In this article, we’ll discuss how you can record calls via Skype, so continue reading this blog post to learn how to do it.
In case you are also using the Zoom app for video meeting calls, you might as well be interested in learning how to share an audio during screen share there.
Note: The Skype recording feature is available in Skype version 8.0 and it is compatible with all versions, meaning the mobile, desktop and the web.
Before we explain how you can record your Skype calls, there are some important things that you need to know about Skype call recording, such as:
By now, you probably know how to make a call on Skype, so from there, we’ll just proceed with how you can record that call. The process is easy and here are the steps to take to do it:
That is it. Now you’ve successfully recorded a video call on Skype and it will be accessible to you in the next 30 days.
Definitely! To do this, you only need to open the Skype chat panel and select the conversation that was recorded, then choose and click on More Options and then on ‘Forward’. This option will enable you to type in a message and enter the people you want to share the video call with. Next, just choose and click on ‘Done’ and you are all set.
If you are using the mobile version, you need to tap and hold the recorded call and then tap on ‘Forward’. After that, just tap on ‘Send’ and you are done.
Yes! You can do this and there is only one available method that you can try without notifying any other participant that you are actually recording. This is available only through Windows and the built-in screen recorder Xbox Game Bar which allows you to record anything on your screen.
If you are using Omegle, check out how to flip the camera.
These are the steps to take if you want to record a video without letting other participants know that you are recording:
Note: The shortcut to do this is Windows key + Alt + R and once you do that, it will start recording the Skype call without others being informed about it.
Important Note: This option is not available on iPhone and Android phones.
This is also a yes. In case you are using an older Skype version, you might not have the feature to record phone conversations or video conferences. Therefore, you’ll need the help of a third-party app and there are several good ones that allow users to record their calls.
One of those apps is MP3 Skype Recorded and it is completely free for personal use.
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