Skype audio recording software. Free video call recorder and other programs for recording on Skype

One of the main features of Skype is the ability to make video calls. But there are situations when a user wants to record video of conversations via Skype. There can 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); the use of video as evidence of the words spoken by the interlocutor, if he suddenly starts to refuse them, etc. Let's find out how to record Skype video on computer.

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

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 site, run it to install the program. The language selection window will immediately appear. The system language should be displayed by default, so often you don’t need to change anything here, but you just need to click OK.



2. Start window will open "Install Wizard". Click "Further".



3. You will then be asked to confirm your agreement to the license terms. To perform this operation, set the radio button to "I accept…" and press "Further".



4. You will be prompted to install supporting software from Yandex. But you do not need to do this at all, unless you yourself think otherwise. To refuse to install unnecessary programs, simply uncheck all the boxes in the current window and click "Further".



5. The Screen Recorder installation location selection window will open. By default, 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 in the field, but we do not recommend doing this without good reasons. Often in this window you do not need to perform any additional actions, except for clicking on the button. "Further".



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 start, the dynamics of which will be displayed using the green indicator.



8. When the application is installed, a shutdown window will open in "Setup Wizard". By placing checkboxes, you can automatically launch Screen Recorder after closing the active window, configure the program to automatically load at system startup, and allow anonymous data to be sent to Movavi. We advise you to choose only the first item out of three. By the way, it is enabled by default. Next click "Ready".



9. Thereafter "Setup Wizard" will be closed, and if you selected in its last window the item "Launch...", then you will immediately see the working shell of Screen Recorder.



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

    Active elements are highlighted in green. To solve 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 way described above, then you just need to click on the appropriate buttons to bring them into 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 the interlocutor.



12. Now you need to capture a video in Skype. Therefore, you need to launch this messenger if you have not already done so. After that, you should stretch the Screen Recorder capture frame to the size of the plane of the Skype window from which the recording will be made. 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 the left mouse button ( paintwork), 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 from it in different directions, clamp paintwork and drag the object in the desired direction.



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



14. Now you can actually start 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 with a 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 the button "Buy". In the case when you do not intend to do this yet, press "Proceed". After purchasing a license, this window will not appear in the future.



16. Then another dialog box will open with a message about disabling effects to improve system performance during recording. There will be options to do it manually or automatically. We advise you to use the second method by clicking on the button "Proceed".



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



18. After the procedure is completed, the built-in Screen Recorder player will automatically open, in which you can view the resulting video. Immediately, if necessary, it is possible to 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 to save the recorded videos.

The Screen Recorder program is easy to use when recording video in Skype and at the same time quite advanced functionality that allows you to edit the resulting video. But, unfortunately, for the full use of this product, you need to purchase a paid version, since the trial version has a number of serious limitations: the ability to 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 can be used 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 actually consist only 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 one.

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



2. Then you should act very carefully so that along with the "Screen Camera" you do not install a bunch of unnecessary software. To do this, move the radio button to the position "Settings" and uncheck all checkboxes. Then click "Further".



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



4. Then you need to select the folder for placing the program in the same way as it was done for Screen Recorder. After press "Further".



5. In the next window, you can create a program icon on "Desktop" and pin the app to "Dashboards". The task is performed by placing checkboxes in the appropriate checkboxes. Both features are enabled by default. After specifying the options, click "Further".



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



7. The installation process of the "Screen Camera" is activated.



8. After successful installation, the final installer window will be displayed. If you want to activate the program immediately, then put a check in the checkbox "Launch Screen Camera". After that press "To complete".



9. When using the trial version, and not the licensed version, a window will open where you can enter the license key (if you have already purchased it), proceed to purchase the key, or continue using the trial version for 10 days. In the latter case, press "Proceed".



10. The main window of the 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 type of capture. Be sure to check the checkbox "Record sound from microphone". Also note that in the dropdown list "Sound recording" the correct source has been selected, that is, the device through which you will listen to the interlocutor. Here you can also adjust the volume level.



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

    In the first case, after selecting the option, you just need to click on the Skype window, click Enter and the whole 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 the recording will be made by dragging the boundaries of this area.



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



14. The procedure for recording video from Skype will begin. After you finish the call, just press the button to end the recording. F10 or click on the element "Stop" on the On-Screen Camera panel.



15. The built-in Screen Camera player will open. In it, you can watch the received video or edit it. Then press "Close".



16. Next, you will be prompted 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 field "File name" its name must be entered. Next click "Save".



18. But the resulting file will not be played in standard video players. Now, in order to view 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 player of the Screen Camera. To save it in the usual format, in order to be able to open it in other players, go to the tab "Create Video". 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. After that, you can change the video quality settings if necessary. Click to start the conversion "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 with a recording of the Skype conversation, 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 the method that is available for the updated version of Skype 8 and, unlike the 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 on the item "More Options" in the form of a plus.



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



3. After that, the program will start video recording, after notifying all participants of the conference by text message. The duration of the recorded session can be observed in the upper part of the window where the timer is located.



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



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



6. But in a chat, the video recording is only kept for 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 the 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 field "File name" enter the desired video name or leave the one displayed 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 also appeared in and. How to use it, we will tell further.

1. Having contacted by voice or video with the interlocutor whose communication you want to record,

   

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



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



3. A video 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 according to the same algorithm as in the updated desktop program, endowed with similar functionality.

Conclusion

If you are using an updated version of Skype 8, then you can record a video call using the built-in tools of this program, a similar feature is also available in the mobile application for Android and iOS. But users of earlier versions of the messenger will be able to solve this problem only through specialized software from third-party developers. True, 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 to choose? To answer the question, let's try to compare the properties and functions of some of them.

As a rule, each developer is allowed to 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 for free.

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

Skype connection

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

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

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

Select the one you want, click "Edit". We put the point "Allow this program to use Skype" / OK / Save.

You may need one more click in Skype on the top bar.

Click "Give Access".

Now you can start recording.

In most programs, the automatic start and end of the recording is configured: you choose auto-record (auto-start) or the manual option, where you need to click "Start", and at the end - "Stop".

At first glance, it seems more convenient to have an auto-record function. On the other hand, not every call requires turning on the recorder, and storing a lot of unnecessary audio files on a disk is irrational. They "weigh" a lot, but the disk is not rubber.

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

Programs differ in the number and variety of settings.

This is one of the most popular Skype call recording software.

All settings are in the main window:

1. Calling the save folder in Explorer.
2. Select a folder to save recordings. The default is the Recording folder in My Documents.
3. Autostart with Windows
4. Choice of 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 (Settings) on the lines:

The "Encoder" tab is only available in the paid version:

1. File Format Selection
2. Output file format
3. Frequency
4. Skype sound quality
5. Real time encoding
6. Recording on two tracks

Main window:

1. History of records.
2. Settings
3. Reference

Record History Right click opens the menu. You can listen to the selected file.

Settings:

1. Download with Windows
2. Display window at the beginning of a conversation
3. Hide the window at the end
4. Show story at the end
5. open in tray

1. Automatically
2. Recording both or only one interlocutor
3. Save folder

1. Mono - stereo
2. Quality
3. Frequency

Chat options:

The checkbox enables chat options:

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

To save the settings in each window, click the button. apply.

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

The indisputable advantage of this program is the Russian interface.

To record a conversation, two settings are important:

1. General
2. call recording

A modest program, there are no settings. Connects automatically, can be disabled manually. For quality, Windows Media Player scores a solid 4.

Comparison of different programs

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

Allows you to select mono or stereo sound.

Provides for two-track recording, as well as the assignment of the output file format.

It stands out for the possibility of recording only one side, displays the chat parameters.

Emphasizes the recording start warning and write permissions.

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

• Switching start recording automatically/manually (except CallGraph)
• Setting the recording quality (which may be important if you need to record a voice, but there is noise in the background)
• Assigning a save folder (available in CallGraph)

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

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

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

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

Whether you're attending a webinar, videoconferencing, or just your favorite grandson reading you a poem during a Skype session, in any such situation, you can record the audio directly during the conversation.

All conversations in the Skype program you can easily record and save the recordings on your computer. Of course, it is not possible to do this with built-in Windows functions, but any third-party software designed for Skype will help you. So you can listen to your conversations again, send them to friends and colleagues. If you make calls to mobile phones through the Skype program, then you get the opportunity to record and telephone conversations, which is sometimes simply necessary, as it will easily prove your case in a particular issue. This article will consider two of the most popular and simple programs: Amolto Call Recorder and iFree Recorder.

How to record a Skype conversation using iFree Recorder

This software is easy to install, small volume, and easy to use. The iFree Recorder program is distributed free of charge, so you can download it freely from the official website of the developer at the link http://www.ifree-recorder.com

• Click on the “Free Download” button to start downloading the software.

• After saving the distribution, double-click on it with the mouse. The installation process is relatively simple and will not cause you any problems.
• Specify the folder for saving the program and click "Install", in all other points you just need to click "OK" and "Next".

• Once iFree Recorder is installed, Skype will open in front of you. If you are not logged in to the system, you will need to enter your username and password.
• An orange frame will appear at the top of the window, notifying you that iFree Recorder is trying to access Skype. For it to work properly, you need to give your permission for this by clicking on the “Give access” field.

This is what the iFree Recorder window looks like. This is a small and simple program:

• There is a round red button in the upper left corner. It is similar to the "Rec" button on old tape recorders and is intuitive - this is the start of recording.
• Next to it is a button to pause the conversation if you need to interrupt the conversation.
• The “History” window will display all the entries that you made using this utility.
• By going through the field with the hammer and screwdriver icon, you can adjust the recording quality and other audio options.

To stop recording when needed, simply click the record button again.

How to record a Skype conversation using Amolto Call Recorder

This program has a more flexible interface for customization and a lot more options. With it, you can record not only an audio call, but also a video of the interlocutor. Amolto Call Recorder has a ten-day trial version, after which you will be offered to buy it for $29.99. You can download it on the official website at the link http://amolto.com, or from your own sources.

• Follow the link above and click on the “Download” button.

• You will find yourself on the page for choosing versions: trial or full paid. It is better to choose a trial one, since it is free and is given for ten days, during which you can manage to record all the conversations you need. Click "Download" again.

• Once the software is saved on your computer, proceed with the installation. The process is not particularly difficult: you will only need to specify the installation path and check the license agreement.

The program window is miniature and has several buttons:

• The bottom left button starts recording the conversation.
• Nearby you will see the pause and stop buttons. The first only interrupts the recording, and the second completely ends it.
• By clicking the “Options” button, you can set the quality of audio, video, as well as the save path.
• “Recording History” allows you to view all recorded files through this program.

In the general window, you can see in what format audio and video are recorded, as well as which devices are involved for this.

Skype is the most popular program for communicating over the world wide web. On Skype, you can chat with interlocutors, create conferences, and much more. But sometimes it happens that you need to record a conversation and save it to your computer. The recording will make it possible to listen to it in the future or use it as evidence. The main problem with recording a conversation is that Skype does not have a built-in recording function. There are many different programs with which you can record Skype conversations. The developers have released a couple of cool programs: Amolto Call Recorder, CallTrunk for Skype, Evoca Call, Vodburner, Pamela, iFree Skype Recorder. All of them are similar to each other and the choice is yours. The article will describe how iFree Skype Recorder works. Why she? She has no extraneous noise when recording, besides she is free. This article will help you learn how to record Skype conversations with one utility.

Description of iFree Skype Recorder for recording Skype conversations

The first thing that can scare you away when installing the program is the English language. Yes, it is completely in English, but it is easy to understand it. With this utility, you can record all Skype conversations, including conference calls. There are two types of recording: the full version, when you can record the entire conversation and the recording of only one of the interlocutors. Absolutely all recordings are saved to the computer in mp3 format. To run iFree Skype Recorder you need:

After authorization is confirmed, "Ready for Recording" will be written.

Everything, the program is ready and you can record a conversation in Skype.

Possible problems with the iFree program

The most common problems with the program are "Searching for Skype" or "Waiting to access Skype" errors.

There may also be an error “Your skype refused me to acces it. Please visit the page". Do not worry, such problems are easily solved. For this you need:

No more problems should arise and the recording of Skype conversations will be performed without a hitch.

Instructions for recording in Skype

The IFree Skype Recorder program can record in two modes: automatic (sound recording turns on and off on its own) and manual (you need to control the recording yourself).

iFree panel:

After you have studied the main window, you need to consider how to record a Skype conversation. As soon as you turn on the sound recording, the inscription "Recording in progress" will appear. The pause and stop buttons will be red. This means that at any time the recording can be paused or completely stopped.

After you have finished the conversation, find your entry in History. To find the folder with the recordings, click on the "Recording folder" button. The folder can be changed at will to any other on the computer and all records will be saved in it.

Instructions for recording a video conversation in Skype

Video calls are the most convenient way to communicate in Skype. With the help of video, you can not only hear, but also see the interlocutor. The Screen Camera app will help you record a video conversation.

It is impossible to record a Skype video conversation without a special application.

First you need to download the program and install it on your PC. Once you've downloaded and installed the app, it's time to record your first Skype video. On the main window of the program, click the "Screen Recording" button and select the area on the monitor that you want to capture. The area moves easily across the screen and you can change camera locations.

It remains only to make a video call and click on the "Record" button. To stop the movie, press the F10 key.

When finished, you can save the video in the format you need. There are three options for saving videos. The first one is "Create Screen Video". Saves the recording to your computer. The second one is "Burn video to DVD". In this case, the recorded conversation in Skype can be downloaded to disk. The third one is ready-made settings that will help you upload videos to different video hosting sites. There are other programs for recording video conversations via Skype, the choice is always yours.

Recording a video conversation in Skype on Android OS

It would seem that we have already considered all the possibilities of recording via Skype, but there is another interesting option - recording Skype conversations on Android. If you have the device itself, a special Skype mobile application and Internet access, it is quite easy to do this through the Screen Cast Recorder application. Launch Skype on your phone, call the interlocutor, go to the Screen Cast Recorder application and press the red button, which indicates the start of recording. At the end of the conversation, you need to press the red button again, this will be the end of the recording. The file will be saved to your phone in mp3 format and the folder you set.

So, in order to record a conversation, you need to download a program for recording on Skype. You can record a video conversation from a computer or laptop, and even from a regular smartphone. Using the tips of this article, you can easily record whatever you want and listen to it at a convenient time for you.

Everyone knows about its advantages and uses its functions in their own way, but everyone will agree that video calls are the main advantage of the service. Video communication provides an opportunity not only to hear the voice of the interlocutor, but also with the help of a camera to see what he is doing at the current moment. It happens that a video call needs to be urgently recorded, this applies to those cases when, for example, some kind of step-by-step instruction is explained, or solutions to a specific issue. information. But in order to do this, many people have a question "how is Skype video recording?».

Everything is quite simple, first you have to download a video capture application from a computer screen Free Video Call Recorder from the developer's site. This software distribution does not take up much space on your computer, it weighs only 30 Mb, so you can download it in a couple of minutes. Once the program is downloaded, you need to install it on your computer. You can download the program from the link.

If you have any questions about the operation of this utility, you can refer to the manual that comes with the program. After that, you can start the process and start recording video from Skype. First of all, you need to click the tab "Screen Recording" in the main window of the downloaded utility. Next, select the capture area from the options offered: record the full screen or its fragment. The area you set up is very easy to move and can be stretched using a special icon. If you wish, you can independently adjust the size of the video and record the sound during shooting. After all of the above is done, make a video call to any user and click the "Record" button. After 5 seconds, the video recording will start. In order to stop recording, you just need to press the F10 key.

Guide to Screen Videos in Skype

You can view your recorded video in the built-in player. The program you downloaded for recording video from a computer screen also allows you to edit the video. In order to do this, go to the editor, then save the video project on your computer, then select the option "Editing". In the editor, you can trim unnecessary fragments of the recorded video, add title and final slides, you can sound the video with original music from your own audio collection. You can download the latest version of Skype for free on our website.

The last step in working with video recording includes exporting the finished video to the format you need. When finished editing the project, select the "Create video" function. You will see three options in which you can save the video. By creating a video in Skype, you can then send it by e-mail, view it on your computer, burn it to DVD, then watch it through the player and even share it with friends on social networks.