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 |
| + | Call Recording | Record important conversations for reference |
| + | Instant Messaging | Send text messages instantly to your contacts |
| + | Group Calls | Host conference calls with multiple participants |
| + | File Sharing | Send files, documents, and images to others |
| + | Emojis and Reactions | Express yourself with emojis and reactions in chats |
| + | Status Updates | Set your availability status (e.g., Available, Busy, Away) and inform contacts about your availability for communication |
| + | Notifications | Keeps you updated on missed calls, messages, and activity |
| + | Contacts | Sync your contacts for easy communication |
| + | International Calling | Affordable options for connecting to landlines and mobile phones internationally |
| + | Background Blur | Blur your background during video calls for privacy and reduced distractions |
| + | Live Subtitles | Generates captions for calls in real-time, improving accessibility |
System Requirements
Version ↓
| # | Minimum |
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| 1 |
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| 2 |
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| 3 | 32 MB |
| 4 | 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 |
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| 1 | iOS 12.2 or higher (iPhone and iPad) |
| 2 |
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| # | Minimum | Recommended |
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| 1 |
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| 2 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz | |
| 3 | 2 GB | |
| 4 | libappindicator1 or GtkStatusIcon to make the tray icon work (optional) |
| # | Minimum |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mac OS X 10.11 or higher |
| 2 | 1 GHz Intel processor (Core 2 Duo) |
| 3 | 1 GB |
| 4 | The latest version of QuickTime |
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| # | Minimum |
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| 1 |
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| 2 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz |
| 3 | 2 GB |
| 4 | DirectX v9.0 or higher |
| # | Minimum |
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| 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 |
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| 1 |
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Ratings
3.775
| Apple App Store | 4.55 based on 55092 reviews |
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| CNET | 4.05 based on professional's opinion |
| FileHippo | 5.010 based on 1154 reviews |
| FileHorse | 8.610 based on 1937 reviews |
| FileHorse | 8.010 based on 73 reviews |
| G2CROWD | 4.35 based on 18693 reviews |
| Google Play | 4.35 based on 11295720 reviews |
| Google Play | 4.15 based on 44196 reviews |
| MacUpdate | 1.75 based on 1056 reviews |
| PCMag | 4.55 based on professional's opinion |
| Softonic | 3.85 based on 51879 reviews |
| Softonic | 3.75 based on 3255 reviews |
| Softonic | 3.65 based on 3324 reviews |
| Softonic | 3.85 based on 1577 reviews |
| Softonic | 3.55 based on 386 reviews |
| Softpedia | 4.15 based on 2348 reviews |
| Softpedia | 3.75 based on 185 reviews |
| TechRadar | 4.05 based on professional's opinion |
| TechSpot | 4.35 based on 424 reviews |
| TrustPilot | 1.75 based on 1292 reviews |
| TrustRadius | 7.910 based on 1930 reviews |
| Uptodown | 4.55 based on 14 reviews |
Developer
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Initial Release
29 August 2003
Repository
Skype being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.