Record a Skype call as a video
Recording video calls in pictures and sound is not intended as standard in Skype. With the help of an add-on, it works. We show you two methods of recording video chats via Skype.
Record Skype calls with Messenger Plus for Skype
With the Messenger Plus add-on for Skype, you can record your video calls directly into Skype. Simply install Messenger Plus for Skype, and Skype will open automatically. Now only two small steps are necessary to record the conversation:
- Activate Messenger Plus for Skype by clicking on "Allow access". Your Skype window is now expanded to include the Messenger Plus bar.
- From now on you can record every video conversation by clicking on the camera icon in the Messenger Plus bar and then save the video recording as an AVI file.
You can find a picture gallery and a detailed description of the Messenger Plus add-on for Skype here.
Record Skype calls with Screen Capture
If you want to record not only Skype videos, but also other programs or videos on your screen, the Free Screen Video Capture does it for you.
- Install Free Screen Video Capture
- Start the program and click on "Record"
- Now hold down the left mouse button and mark the area of the screen that you want to record as video.
- Clicking "Stop" ends the recording and you will be asked to save the video anywhere.
If you just want to take a photo of your Skype conversation, a simple screenshot is enough. This practical CHIP tip explains how this works.