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Skype

Free voice and video calls, instant messaging, and file sharing over the internet

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Video Calls
Connect face-to-face with friends, family, or colleagues using high-quality video calls over the internet
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Voice Calls
Make voice calls to friends worldwide over the internet
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Call Recording
Record important conversations for reference
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Instant Messaging
Send text messages instantly to your contacts
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Group Calls
Host conference calls with multiple participants
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File Sharing
Send files, documents, and images to others
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Emojis and Reactions
Express yourself with emojis and reactions in chats
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Status Updates
Set your availability status (e.g., Available, Busy, Away) and inform contacts about your availability for communication
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Notifications
Keeps you updated on missed calls, messages, and activity
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Contacts
Sync your contacts for easy communication
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International Calling
Affordable options for connecting to landlines and mobile phones internationally
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Background Blur
Blur your background during video calls for privacy and reduced distractions
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Live Subtitles
Generates captions for calls in real-time, improving accessibility

Platform

Desktop
Mobile-Tablet
Browser

Social

System Requirements

#Minimum
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  • Android OS 8.0 or higher (Phones and tablets)
  • ChromeOS version M53 or higher (Chromebooks)
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  • Fully supported on devices with ARMv7 processors
  • Can run on devices with ARMv6 processors, but video calling is not supported. Examples of ARMv6 processor devices: Samsung Galaxy Ace, HTC Wildfire
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32 MB
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Android users with version 6.0 to 7.1.2 will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.96.0.409
#Minimum
1
iOS 12.2 or higher (iPhone and iPad)
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  • iPhone and iPad users with iOS 12.1 will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.83.0.416
  • iPhone and iPad users with iOS 10 will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.73.0.92
  • iPhone and iPad users with iOS 9 will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.34.0.72
#MinimumRecommended
1
  • 64-bit Ubuntu 14.04+
  • 64-bit Debian 8.0+
  • 64-bit OpenSUSE 13.3+
  • 64-bit Fedora Linux 24+
2
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
3
2 GB
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libappindicator1 or GtkStatusIcon to make the tray icon work (optional)
#Minimum
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Mac OS X 10.11 or higher
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1 GHz Intel processor (Core 2 Duo)
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1 GB
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The latest version of QuickTime
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  • Mac OS X 10.9 users will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.49.0.49
  • Mac OS X 10.10 users will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.73.0.92
#Minimum
1
  • Windows 7
  • Skype 15: Windows 10 (version 1809) or higher
  • Skype 15: Windows 11 (version 1809) or higher
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Dual-core 1.5 GHz
3
2 GB
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DirectX v9.0 or higher
#Minimum
1
Fire OS 7 or higher
2
Below Fire OS 7 will not be able to update higher than Skype for Amazon Kindle Fire HD/HDX version 8.15.0.389
#Minimum
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  • Supported on most desktop and mobile browsers.
  • Calling is partially supported on Mozilla Firefox for Desktop.

Ratings

3.77
5

Apple App Store
4.5
5
based on 55092 reviews
CNET
4.0
5
based on professional's opinion
FileHippo
5.0
10
based on 1154 reviews
FileHorse
8.6
10
based on 1937 reviews
FileHorse
8.0
10
based on 73 reviews
G2CROWD
4.3
5
based on 18693 reviews
Google Play
4.3
5
based on 11295720 reviews
Google Play
4.1
5
based on 44196 reviews
MacUpdate
1.7
5
based on 1056 reviews
PCMag
4.5
5
based on professional's opinion
Softonic
3.8
5
based on 51879 reviews
Softonic
3.7
5
based on 3255 reviews
Softonic
3.6
5
based on 3324 reviews
Softonic
3.8
5
based on 1577 reviews
Softonic
3.5
5
based on 386 reviews
Softpedia
4.1
5
based on 2348 reviews
Softpedia
3.7
5
based on 185 reviews
TechRadar
4.0
5
based on professional's opinion
TechSpot
4.3
5
based on 424 reviews
TrustPilot
1.7
5
based on 1292 reviews
TrustRadius
7.9
10
based on 1930 reviews
Uptodown
4.5
5
based on 14 reviews

Developer

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Initial Release

2003-08-29

Repository

Skype being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

License

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