Skype for PC

★ ★ ★ Skype Overview

What is Skype? Skype is a communication app that allows users to make free voice and video calls, send instant messages, share photos and videos, and make low-cost calls to landlines and mobile phones worldwide. It is available on various devices, including phones, tablets, PCs, and Macs. The app also offers emoticons, Giphy, and image annotation features to liven up conversations.

Software Features and Description

1. • Camera - The camera is needed for people to see you during video calls, or for you to be able to take photos or videos whilst you’re using Skype.

2. Call landline and mobile phone numbers and send SMS messages anywhere in the world at affordable prices using Skype.

3. Skype subscriptions are monthly calling plans that let you make unlimited, or fixed-minute calls to landlines (and mobiles where applicable).

4. Say “hello” with an instant message, voice or video call – all for free*, no matter what device they use Skype on.

5. • Notifications - Notifications allow users to know when messages or calls are received even when Skype is not actively being used.

6. Reach non-Skype users or contacts who are not online by choosing Skype Credit or Skype subscriptions.

7. • Voice calls – Camera shy? Make voice calls to anyone in the world on Skype.

8. Skype Credit and Subscriptions purchased from the Skype app will be charged to your iTunes account when the purchase is confirmed.

9. Your account will be charged for Skype subscription renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.

10. All permissions are optional and require consent (you can continue using Skype without granting these permissions but certain features may not be available).

11. To make an in-app purchase, open the app, go to the Call tab, and tap on the Skype to Phone banner.

12. Liked Skype? here are 5 Social Networking apps like WhatsApp Messenger; Discord - Chat, Talk & Hangout; Marco Polo - Stay in Touch; Google Meet; GroupMe;

Download and install Skype on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
Skype	Get App ↲	206,214 4.70	Skype Communications S.a.r.l

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install Skype app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using Skype on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Skype"
The search will reveal the Skype app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once Skype is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Skype.
Now enjoy Skype on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Skype Communications S.a.r.l	4.70	8.128

Download on Windows 11

For Windows 11, check if there's a native Skype Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use Skype,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "Skype" » then Click "Install".
- Skype will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get Skype on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get Free on Mac	Skype Communications S.a.r.l	206214	4.70

Skype functions

- Free voice and video calls to other Skype users

- Instant messaging with @ mentions and group chat options

- Share photos, videos, and screen with others

- Low-cost calls to landlines and mobile phones worldwide

- Emoticons, Giphy, and image annotation features

- Skype Credit and subscriptions for calling and SMS

- Auto-renewal subscription option

- Optional access permissions for contacts, microphone, camera, location, photo library, notifications, Siri, and calendar

- Motion usage for camera orientation

✔ Pros:

- Skype provides stable and high-quality video and audio calls.

- The app works well on both laptops and iPhones.

- The volume and clarity of the calls are good, especially with a strong wifi connection.

- Skype allows users to call telephone numbers and listen to lectures for hours without any connection issues.

☹ Cons:

- The volume of the other person's voice can sometimes be low.

- Adding a secondary email address to the account can be a bit tricky.

- The app takes up valuable space on the phone with unnecessary features like icons, lists, and tips.

- Skype has a tendency to randomly turn off during video calls, causing the screen to go black.

- Connections can be inconsistent depending on the location of the parties involved.

- The app has too many distracting options like asking for money, taking pictures, and using emoticons during calls.

Top Pcmac Reviews

11 years of experience

By SYPHIN F14 (Pcmac user)

I’ve been using this app for more than 11 years now, through its ups and downs. Just finally installed the most recent version on my iPhone X, so haven’t used it for a few months now. This version is more stable, and higher quality than I’ve seen from this app for a while. When we first started using it, talking back and forth between Japan and the United States in 2008, it was the only game in town and it was great to have! Over the years though, especially shortly after Microsoft took it over, it got really glitchy and frustrating to use. Now, using it for a half hour video call to Russia, I have basically no problems with it. Sound quality, video quality, ease-of-use, all basically very good. My one issue, and the reason I only give it four stars instead of five, is that the screen sharing isn’t working as expected. Looks like the functionality should be there, but simply hitting the share screen button took me to a dialog box which asked about which app I would like to record. Record? I tried that, but all I did was, well, record. Looks like maybe there’s just some sort of disconnect, perhaps easy to fix, in the software. Overall, very nice to see that this app is once again a viable option!
Works Well With 50-mps Wifi

By walkingwhitecloud (Pcmac user)

1) My experience with this app over the last six years has been very good on both my laptop and my iPhone. I mostly use this app for calling telephone numbers. Indeed, I have listened to lectures by dialing a phone number and experiencing excellent connections for hours at time. 2) With this app on my iPhone, the volume and clarity are particularly good with 50-mps wifi on my end. 3) Some other times, the volume of the other person has been a bit low, but I was still able to understand what the other person was saying. 4) The only funky thing that I have found with the app was when I wanted to add a secondary email address to my account. I read help first, but it seemed to be out of date since the navigation information in the help text didn’t correspond very well with the app. Eventually, I deduced that I couldn’t use the app to update my email addresses. I had to chat with support and login in to the this app website to make the modifications. Most apps allow you to change email addresses within the apps.
used to be good but...

By Yanuwaya (Pcmac user)

i’ve used this app on and off for a few years. i think of this app as “that video call app” because originally it was just to call people as either a video call, audio call, and “chat”(because nobody really uses it) app. i feel like with all these new updates this app is using up valuable space both on said persons phone which instead they could be using on improving the quality of the apps features. not making new features and icons and lists and tips that nobody is going to use. second, regarding (video)calls, whenever i call someone this app has a tendency to randomly turn off and the screen goes completely black. this only happens when i use this app. i would like this to be fixed because it’s really bothersome and pisses me off all the time. on that note whenever i (video)call someone i always(and i mean ALWAYS)have to turn on the video or sometimes both the video and speaker even though it’s a video call and should automatically do that because it’s a video call. anyways i think originally this was a great app because it was so simple and easy to use, but now there is so much going on the real point isn’t there anymore and is constantly being altered. please fix the glitches i addresses in this and thanks.
Focus on Call Quality PLEASE

By Luna Lunita Lunera (Pcmac user)

This is why we use the app — to make video calls or phone calls to loved ones. Connections are inconsistent, depending upon where one or both parties are situated in their respective locations. With cellular coverage and WiFi (most times, combined) this shouldn’t even be an issue. There should never be dropped calls nor lagging connections. I don’t want to constantly scroll through screens; asking for money, taking 10 random pictures of the app screen nor use emoticons while I’m talking with my loved one. Please remove those options or at the very least, make it difficult/impossible to do so while simply talking to the other person. Not everyone wants to use video or speakerphone all the time; some of us prefer the old fashioned way of talking to someone on the phone. It’s inconvenient to have to stop mid-conversation all the time to see what my ear is up to, seeing what random page I’m scrolling through unintentionally. These are things we care about; connecting with those we love. Focus on those things; the quality of this particular aspect - the central aspect - of your service. Cool that other things are offered but please make those secondary things inactive while we’re on a call.