How to record a conversation with an interlocutor on Skype? How to record a conversation on Skype Record a conversation on Skype program

One of the main features of Skype is the ability to make video calls. But there are situations when a user wants to record a video of conversations via Skype. There may be many reasons for this: the desire to always be able to update valuable information in memory in an undistorted form (this primarily applies to webinars and lessons); using the video as evidence of the words spoken by the interlocutor, if he suddenly begins to refuse them, etc. Let's find out how to record a video from Skype to your computer.

Despite the unconditional demand of users for this function, the Skype application itself did not provide built-in tools for recording a video conversation for a long time. The problem was solved by using specialized third-party programs. But in the fall of 2018, an update was released for Skype 8, allowing you to record video conferences. We will talk further about the algorithms for various methods of recording video on Skype.

Method 1: Screen Recorder

One of the most convenient programs for capturing video from the screen, including when conducting a conversation via Skype, is the Screen Recorder application from the Russian company Movavi.

1. After downloading the installer from the official website, run it to install the program. A language selection window will immediately appear. The system language should be displayed by default, so often you don’t need to change anything here, you just need to click "OK".



2. The start window will open "Installation Wizard". Click "Next".



3. You will then need to confirm your agreement to the license terms. To perform this operation, place the radio button in the position "I accept…" and press "Next".



4. You will be prompted to install additional software from Yandex. But there is no need to do this at all, unless you yourself think otherwise. To stop installing unnecessary programs, simply uncheck all the checkboxes in the current window and click "Next".



5. A window for selecting the installation location for Screen Recorder will open. According to the default settings, the folder with the application will be placed in the directory "Program Files" on disk C. Of course, you can change this address by simply entering a different path into the field, but we do not recommend doing this without good reason. Often in this window you do not need to perform any additional actions other than clicking on the button "Next".



6. In the next window you can select a directory from the menu "Start", where the program icons will be placed. But here, too, it is not at all necessary to change the default settings. To activate the installation, click "Install".



7. The application installation procedure will begin, the dynamics of which will be displayed using a green indicator.



8. Once the installation of the application is complete, a shutdown window will open. "Setup Wizard". By placing checkboxes, you can automatically launch Screen Recorder after closing the active window, configure the program to autoload when the system starts, and also allow anonymous data to be sent to Movavi. We advise you to select only the first item out of three. By the way, it is activated by default. Next click "Ready".



9. After that "Installation Wizard" will be closed, and if you selected the item in the last window "Run...", then you will immediately see the Screen Recorder working shell.



10. You need to immediately specify the capture settings. The program works with three elements:
    • Webcam;
    • System sound;
    • Microphone.

    Active elements are highlighted in green. To achieve the goal set in this article, it is necessary that the system sound and microphone are turned on, and the webcam is turned off, since we will capture the image directly from the monitor. Therefore, if the settings are not set in the same way as described above, then you just need to click on the appropriate buttons to bring them into the proper form.



11. As a result, the Screen Recorder panel should look like the screenshot below: the webcam is disabled, and the microphone and system sound are enabled. Activating the microphone allows you to record your speech, and system sounds - the speech of your interlocutor.



12. Now you need to capture the video on Skype. Therefore, you need to launch this messenger if you have not done so before. After this, you should stretch the Screen Recorder capture frame to the size of the plane of the Skype window from which you will record. Or, on the contrary, you will need to narrow it if the size is larger than the size of the Skype shell. To do this, place the cursor on the border of the frame by holding down the left mouse button ( LMB), and drag it in the desired direction to change the size of the captured space. If you need to move the frame along the screen plane, then in this case, place the cursor in its center, which is indicated by a circle with triangles emanating in different directions from it, and click LMB and drag the object in the desired direction.



13. As a result, the result should be in the form of a framed section of the Skype program shell from which video will be recorded.



14. Now you can start actually recording. To do this, return to the Screen Recorder panel and click on the button "REC".



15. When using the trial version of the program, a dialog box will open warning that the recording time will be limited to 120 seconds. If you want to remove this restriction, you will have to purchase a paid version of the program by clicking "Buy". If you do not intend to do this yet, click "Continue". After purchasing a license, this window will not appear in the future.



16. Another dialog box will then open asking you to disable effects to improve system performance while recording. You will be given options to do this manually or automatically. We recommend using the second method by clicking on the button "Continue".



17. After this, video recording will begin directly. For trial version users, it will automatically end after 2 minutes, and license holders will be able to record for as long as needed. If necessary, you can cancel the procedure at any time by pressing the button "Cancel", or pause it temporarily by clicking on the element "Pause". To complete recording you need to press "Stop".



18. After completing the procedure, the built-in Screen Recorder player will automatically open, in which you can view the resulting video. If necessary, you can immediately trim the video or convert it to the desired format.



19. By default, the video is saved in MKV format in the following path:

    C:\Users\username\Videos\Movavi Screen Recorder

    But it is possible in the settings to assign any other directory for saving recorded videos.

The Screen Recorder program is easy to use when recording video in Skype and at the same time has quite developed functionality that allows you to edit the resulting video. But, unfortunately, to fully use this product you need to purchase a paid version, since the trial version has a number of serious limitations: the possibility of use is limited to 7 days; the duration of one video cannot exceed 2 minutes; displaying the background caption on the video.

Method 2: "Screen Camera"

The next program that you can use to record video on Skype is called Screen Camera. Like the previous one, it is also distributed on a paid basis and has a free trial version. But unlike Screen Recorder, the restrictions are not so strict and in fact only consist in the ability to use the program for free for 10 days. In terms of functionality, the trial version is in no way inferior to the licensed version.

1. After downloading the distribution, run it. A window will open "Installation Wizard". Click "Next".



2. Then you should act very carefully so that you don’t install a bunch of unnecessary software along with the “Screen Camera”. To do this, move the radio button to position "Setting options" and uncheck all checkboxes. Then click "Next".



3. In the next step, accept the license agreement by activating the corresponding radio button and click "Next".



4. Then you need to select the program folder using the same principle as was done for Screen Recorder. Then click "Next".



5. In the next window you can create a program icon on "Desktop" and pin the application to "Taskbars". The task is performed by placing checkboxes in the appropriate checkboxes. By default, both functions are enabled. After specifying the parameters, click "Next".



6. To start the installation, click "Install".



7. The “Screen Camera” installation process is activated.



8. After successful installation, the final installer window will be displayed. If you want to activate the program immediately, then place a checkbox in the checkbox "Start Screen Camera". After that press "Finish".



9. When using a trial version rather than a licensed one, a window will open where you can enter a license key (if you have already purchased one), proceed to purchase a key, or continue using the trial version for 10 days. In the latter case, click "Continue".



10. The main window of the On-Screen Camera program will open. Launch Skype if you haven't already done so and click "Screen Recording".



11. Next, you need to configure the recording and select the capture type. Be sure to check the checkbox "Record audio from microphone". Also note that in the drop-down list "Sound recording" the correct source has been selected, that is, the device through which you will listen to your interlocutor. Here you can also adjust the volume level.



12. When choosing a capture type for Skype, one of the following two options is suitable:
    • Selected window;
    • Screen fragment.

    In the first case, after selecting an option, you just need to click on the Skype window, click Enter and the entire messenger shell will be captured.

    

    In the second, the procedure will be approximately the same as when using Screen Recorder.

    

    That is, you will need to select the area of ​​the screen from which recording will be made by dragging the boundaries of this area.



13. After the screen capture and audio settings have been made and you are ready to communicate on Skype, click "Record".



14. The procedure for recording video from Skype will begin. After you finish a call, you can end the recording by pressing the button F10 or click on the element "Stop" in the On-Screen Camera panel.



15. The built-in On-Screen Camera player will open. In it you can watch the resulting video or edit it. Then click "Close".



16. Next, you will be asked to save the current video to a project file. To do this, click "Yes".



17. A window will open where you need to go to the directory where you want to store the video. In the field "File name" you must enter its name. Next click "Save".



18. But the resulting file will not be played in standard video players. Now, in order to watch the video again, you need to open the “Screen Camera” program and click on the block "Open project".



19. A window will open where you will need to go to the directory in which you saved the video, select the desired file and click "Open".



20. The video will be launched in the built-in On-Screen Camera player. To save it in a familiar format so that you can open it in other players, go to the tab "Video Creation". Next, click on the block "Create Screen Video".



21. In the next window, click on the name of the format in which you prefer to save.



22. You can then change the video quality settings if necessary. To start the conversion, click "Convert".



23. A save window will open, in which you need to go to the directory where you intend to store the video and click "Save".



24. The video conversion procedure will be undertaken. Upon completion, you will receive a video recording of a conversation on Skype, which can be viewed using almost any video player.

Method 3: Built-in Toolkit

The recording options described above are suitable for absolutely all versions of Skype. Now we will talk about a method that is available for the updated version of Skype 8 and, unlike previous methods, is based only on the use of the internal tools of this program.

1. After starting a video call, hover over the lower right corner of the Skype window and click "Other options" in the form of a plus sign.



2. In the context menu, select "Start Recording".



3. After this, the program will begin video recording, having previously notified all conference participants by text message. The duration of the recording session can be observed in the upper part of the window, where the timer is located.



4. To complete this procedure, you must click on the element "Stop recording", which is located next to the timer.



5. The video recording will be saved directly in the current chat. All conference participants will have access to it. You can start watching the video by simply clicking on it.



6. But in a chat, the video recording is stored for only 30 days, and then it will be deleted. If necessary, you can save the video to your computer’s hard drive so that you can access it even after the specified period. To do this, right-click on the video in Skype chat and select the option "Save as...".



7. In the standard save window, move to the directory where you want to place the video. In the field "File name" Enter the desired video title or leave the one that appears by default. Then click "Save". The video will be saved in MP4 format in the selected folder.

Mobile version of Skype

Recently, Microsoft has been trying to develop the desktop and mobile versions of Skype in parallel, equipping them with identical functions and tools. It is not surprising that the ability to record calls has also appeared. We'll tell you how to use it further.

1. Having communicated via voice or video with the interlocutor with whom you want to record the conversation,

   

   Open the conversation menu by double-tapping the plus sign button at the bottom of the screen. In the list of possible actions that appears, select "Start Recording".



2. Immediately after this, the call will begin recording, both audio and video (if it was a video call), and your interlocutor will receive a corresponding notification. At the end of the conversation or when there is no longer a need to record, tap on the link located to the right of the timer "Stop recording".



3. A video recording of your conversation will appear in the chat, where it will be stored for 30 days.

   



This is how easy it is to record a call in the mobile version of Skype. This is done using the same algorithm as in the updated desktop program, endowed with similar functionality.

Conclusion

If you are using the updated version of Skype 8, then you can record a video call using the built-in tools of this program; a similar feature is present in the mobile application for Android and iOS. But users of earlier versions of the messenger will be able to solve this problem only using specialized software from third-party developers. However, it should be noted that almost all such applications are paid, and their trial versions have significant limitations.

Skype users often need to record a conversation with an interlocutor. There are a sufficient number of recorders for this purpose. Which one should you choose? To answer the question, let's try to compare the properties and functions of some of them.

As a rule, developers allow each download for free so that users can try how to use it to record sound on Skype. Some, however, in the free version have time limits or reduced functionality. Others do their work completely free of charge.

When installing a program, especially a free one, carefully monitor the installation process and uncheck unnecessary components.

Connecting to Skype

The normal installation process may not be enough to start recording a conversation. Most recorders need to be connected to Skype.

The connection process is quite simple: launch the Skype recorder.

Open sequentially Tools / settings / additional (in the left panel) / control access of other programs to Skype. The access control window displays all running Skype recorders.

Select the one you want and click “Change”. Click on “Allow this program to use Skype”/OK/Save.

You may need to click one more time in Skype on the top panel.

Click “Give access.”

Now you can start recording.

In most programs, the automatic start and end of recording is configured: you select auto-recording (autostart) or the manual option, where you need to click “Start”, and when finished, click “Stop”.

At first glance, the presence of an auto-recording function seems more convenient. On the other hand, not every call requires turning on the recorder, and storing a lot of unnecessary audio files on the disk is irrational. They “weigh” a lot, and the disk is not rubber.

Common to all programs for recording a conversation from Skype is the display of standard start-stop buttons. Some have microphone and speaker indicators.

Programs differ in the number and variety of settings.

This is one of the most popular programs for recording conversations on Skype.

All settings are in the main window:

1. Calling the save folder in Explorer.
2. Selecting a folder for saving recordings. The default is the Recording folder in “My Documents”.
3. Autostart with Windows
4. Select mono, stereo or combined stereo sound
5. Recording quality

Main window:

1. Timer
2. Save folder
3. Microphone and speaker indicators
4. Extras/Settings opens settings

Settings by line:

The “Encoder” tab is available only in the paid version:

1. Selecting a file format
2. Output file format
3. Frequency
4. Sound recording quality from Skype
5. Real-time encoding
6. Two-track recording

Main window:

1. Recording history.
2. Settings
3. Reference

Record History Right-clicking opens a menu. You can listen to the selected file.

Settings:

1. Boot with Windows
2. Displaying a window at the beginning of a conversation
3. Hide the window at the end
4. Show story at end
5. Open in tray

1. Automatically
2. Record both or just one person
3. Save folder

1. Mono – stereo
2. Quality
3. Frequency

Chat options:

The checkbox includes chat options:

1. Chat is possible when you are online
2. Messages arrive in statuses: offline, do not disturb

To save settings in each window you need to click the button Apply.

This program for recording calls on Skype is very multifunctional, and therefore has a wide variety of settings. There are videos, effects, and more.

The undeniable advantage of this program is the Russian interface.

To record a conversation, two settings are important:

1. General
2. Call recording

A modest program, no settings. Connects automatically, can be disabled manually. For quality, Windows Media Player gives a solid four.

Comparison of different programs

As you can see, none of the listed programs can boast of a complete set of tools that may interest the user.

Allows you to choose mono or stereo sound.

Provides two-track recording, as well as assigning an output file format.

It is distinguished by the ability to record only one side, displays chat parameters.

Emphasizes the warning about the start of recording and recording permissions.

The three most important options, with all the variety of available settings for recording a conversation on Skype, are available in all the programs presented, except CallGraph:

• Switch start of recording automatically/manually (except CallGraph)
• Setting the recording quality (which can be important if you need to record a voice and there is noise in the background)
• Purpose of the save folder (present in CallGraph)

If you use the recording function frequently, file size is also important.

All programs by default save the output file in the most common MP3 format.

The table shows comparative data based on the results of testing five programs. In all cases, the quality setting was set to 64 Kbps. Output quality parameters are given. The rating was given by Windows Media Player.

The programs, as you can see, are somewhat similar. The existing differences in options probably matter to some of you. In any case, there is plenty to choose from.

Whether you are participating in a webinar, conducting video conferences, or just your beloved grandson reading you a poem during a Skype session, in any such situation you can record the audio directly during communication.

Among all Skype features, the ability to make video calls is the most popular. It brings a personal touch to the conversation and helps create the feeling that friends, colleagues or loved ones are in the same room with you, and not several thousand miles away. And often during such video calls, users need to record some moments (especially if Skype is used for work), that is, to record the conversation. Is this possible?

Directly - no. Skype developers are in no hurry to add this feature to their brainchild. However, third-party companies are actively developing and marketing applications that allow you to save a video conversation on Skype.

Without programs, recording a Skype conversation with picture and sound is not yet possible.

Rules for recording video in Skype

Before you download recording programs and use them during communication, remember about Internet etiquette. We communicate more and more on the Internet, and here we have our own rules of politeness. Therefore, before you start recording a video call, you need to warn your interlocutor about this, otherwise you risk ruining your relationship with him.

In addition, there are already a number of countries where recording a conversation without notification not only violates Internet etiquette, but is also punishable by law.

Now, knowing this, we can move on to considering popular solutions that allow you to record video on Skype.

Record video on Skype using Free Video Call recorder

The Free Video Call recorder program for recording video from a computer is very popular among those who regularly record video conversations on Skype. At least because it was designed specifically for this.

This program is freely available on the Internet. You can download it for free from the official website or third-party trackers.

Step 1 – Installation. When installing this program on your computer, carefully read the text in the windows: there will be a suggestion to install additional programs. If you don't need them, uncheck them before moving on to the next step.

Step 2 – Setup. Most likely, Free Video Call recorder will be in English during the first launch. To change the language to Russian, open the “Tools” menu, then “Languages”, and select Russian in the list that opens. Also, when you first launch the program, a message will appear asking you to notify your interlocutor of your intention to record the conversation. Check the box next to the text “Don’t show again” so you don’t see this message in the future.

Step 3 – Record. The program interface is quite simple and intuitive. The red button records. Black – stops recording and saves the file. A button with two bars allows you to temporarily pause the recording of a video call or pause it. You can select the recording mode and output folder where the recorded video file will be placed. Working with it is simple: you need to start a conversation, click on the red button, and then save the video to your computer by clicking on the “Stop” button.

Step 4 – View. The video will be saved as mp4 and the audio as mp3. You can find it by clicking on the “Show in folder” button.

Recording video on Skype using On-Screen Camera

Screen Camera is another popular program for recording conversations. It's also free, simple, and easy to install.

The main advantage of this program is that the user himself chooses which parts of the screen to record, that is, the potential recording area is not limited to the window with the video of the interlocutor.

Download the download file and run it. During the process, it is recommended to check the box next to the “Add shortcut to desktop” command.

After installing the program, launch it and select the “Screen Record” option.

From this menu, select a recording mode - fragment, window or full screen - and adjust the video size.

To start recording video via Skype, dial the person you are talking to and wait until their image appears on the screen. After this, you can click on the “Record” button in the “Screen Camera”.

The final video can be viewed in the “Created Video” section.

The program also has the ability to edit videos - cut out the necessary fragments, add audio tracks and titles.

The Screen Camera program also allows you to export video in the desired format. Once you've edited your project, select "Create Video" and the program will offer you options for saving the video.

The programs considered are far from the only ones that can record video from Skype, but they have already proven themselves to be the simplest and most convenient.

When communicating via Skype, sometimes it becomes necessary to record and save the conversation for later listening. These could be lessons, consultations, conferences, etc. The question naturally arises: “How to record a conversation on Skype”?

One way to record a conversation is to install a special application on your computer designed specifically for this purpose. Let's look at how this can be done using the MP3 Skype Recorder utility. The program works automatically. The conversation is recorded in MP3 format, which allows you to later listen to the conversation on any MP3 player.

Installing and configuring the application

To install the program, just click the downloaded file, agree to the license agreement, click “ Install"and after a few seconds the utility will be automatically installed on your computer .

The program interface is in English, but due to the simplicity of the settings, this does not cause any additional difficulties. Open the application and consider in order how to make the settings we need:

A) the checkbox (9) is active; the application starts along with the operating system and opens on the desktop.

C) the checkbox (10) is active, the application is launched from Windows, the program icon is minimized in the taskbar tray.

C) the checkboxes are inactive, the application is launched by clicking on the icon on the desktop.

Now at any time you can open the folder with recorded conversations and listen to the necessary recordings of conversations on Skype.

A video on installing and configuring MP3 Skype Recorder can be viewed on the YouTube channel:

Recording Skype conversations on your phone

In the latest versions of Android, the call recording function is installed in the operating system itself. You have to manually enable this function every time you talk, which causes some inconvenience. To automatically record conversations on Android, there is the Cube Call Recorder ACR application. You can install the utility for free from the Playmarket store using the link.

Skype is a utility that is most often used for negotiations. However, there is no call recording feature in Skype. How to record a conversation on Skype and whether it can be done, we will consider in this article.

Recording programs

Skype does not develop its own extensions for audio and video recording of conversations, so using the utilities mentioned below will always be fraught with risk, because these applications were created by third-party developers and this means that if an error occurs, you will have to contact a third party.

You can record a conversation on Skype regardless of what operating system is on your PC. So, the below mentioned applications can be installed on Linux, Mac and Windows.

1. Amolto Call Recorder. A relatively simple utility. Can only be installed on the Windows operating system. The utility is absolutely free.
2. CallTrunk for Skype. Easy to use. Works on any operating system. You can only download from English-language resources.
3. Evoca Call Recorder. Works only on Mac. Conditionally free. Simple functionality.
4. Records both audio and video. You can find many reviews for this application. The most popular recording utility available.
5. Allows you to record both audio and video content. Intuitively understandable.
6. Despite the fact that the utility's interface is in English, it is easy to use. Works on Mac and Windows. You can download it from the official website of the developer company.
7. . Another one of the most common programs. Works only on Windows. Free.

Recording a conversation on Skype using the above-mentioned applications is not controlled by the Skype program itself, so if problems arise, you can only send a claim to the developer of the program itself for recording conversations on Skype. Moreover, you will not be able to control the so-called privacy policy when using programs.

Let's look at installing the program using Movavi Screen Capture as an example. You can download the program from its official website:

The utility has extensive recording capabilities. So, you can not only record exclusively sound, but also create entire presentations and even short videos. Movavi Screen Capture is relatively lightweight and ideal for recording Skype conversations on your computer.

To start recording, select the “Screen Capture” option and highlight the part that you would like to record. If you need to record video with audio in full screen mode, then simply click on the screen to bring up the “Capture Area” menu and select “Full Screen”.

To ensure the sound is clear and loud enough, make sure the System Sound and Microphone buttons are activated (they should be lit green).

After you have decided on the audio parameters and the parameters of the capture area, press the “REC” button: after 5 seconds, the utility will begin recording your conversation with the interlocutor.

Controlling the recording is simple: use the usual “Cancel”, “Pause” and “Stop” buttons, or similar hot keys on the keyboard.

You can download the utility from offsite, a trusted resource.

With Free Video Call Recorder for Skype you can record not only audio, but also video of a conversation. In general, the program supports the following types of recording:

• audio;
• video;
• audio + video.

The program has gained popularity because it is completely free and also very easy to use. Free Video Call Recorder for Skype consumes a very small amount of resources, while the recording quality remains at a high level.

Let's look at how to install and use the utility:

1. Close Skype if you have it running.
2. When installing, refuse additional options, and also check the box next to the item stating that you will warn the interlocutor about the video recording.
3. After installation, run the utility. So, Skype should start automatically for you. The record button (the familiar REC) should be illuminated in red.
4. After pressing the REC button, recording will start automatically. You can interrupt recording by clicking on the “Stop” button.

The utility can be downloaded from the official website: http://www.ifree-recorder.com/download.htm.

The program is written in English, but its interface is intuitive, so this does not interfere with use at all. The utility weighs only 1 MB.

The program allows you to adjust options such as microphone sound level. Among other things, using the utility you can pause the recording or interrupt it completely. Note that the iFree Skype Recorder program has fairly qualified technical support and if you have any questions, you can always go to the “Help” section, which will take you to interactive online support for the utility.

So, recording Skype calls is quite simple: all you need is to install a special recording utility. You can record a call either simply with audio or with a video track. The recorded file can be saved in any of the most common formats in most cases.