Video calling

• Making a video call (Windows)

  You can video call anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world, for free. First you need to find your friends who are using Skype and add them to your contact list. Get help with adding contacts. When ...

• What do I need to make a video call?

  To make a video call, you and the person you are calling will need: One of the following: Skype 4.2 for Windows or higher Skype 5.0 for Mac or higher Skype on your TV Make sure you are using the ...

• How can I check that my webcam is working correctly?

  To check that your webcam is working correctly with Skype: Sign in to Skype. In the menu bar, click Tools > Options... Under General, select Video Settings. If you have a webcam connected, you should ...

• Can I see how much bandwidth a video call is using?

  To see how much bandwidth a video call is using, you must first enable technical information to be displayed during calls. To do this: Sign in to Skype. In the Tools menu, select Options... Under ...

• What is video snapshot?

  Video snapshot is a tool that enables you to take pictures of yourself with your webcam, edit them and save them as your profile picture. You can also use video snapshot to take pictures of other ...

• How can I adjust my call settings?

  You can adjust your call settings during a call – this could be a call to someone who’s on Skype, conference call, video call, group video call, or call to phones or mobiles. Different options become ...

• Making a video call (Mac)

  You can video call anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world, for free. First you need to find your friends who are using Skype and add them to your contact list. Get help with adding contacts. When ...

• How do I send and receive instant messages during a video call for Skype for Mac OS X?

  To send or receive an IM while on a video call, click  to reveal the IM area. This appears in lower part of the call window when your mouse enters the area. You can then send and receive instant ...

• How can I check that my webcam is working correctly in Skype for Mac OS X?

  To check that your webcam is working correctly with Skype: Sign in to Skype. Go to the menu bar and select Skype > Preferences… and then click Audio/Video. In the Audio/Video preferences, if the ...

• Can I automatically answer all my calls with video in Skype for Mac OS X?

  When someone calls you, an incoming call window appears giving you two options: Answer Decline Instead of choosing to answer calls every time, you can set up Skype to automatically answer all calls ...

• How do I make a video call in Skype for Linux?

  It's easy to make video calls with Skype for Linux. However, it is not possible to make group video calls. To make a video call: Sign in to Skype. In your list of contacts, find the person you want to ...

• Can I control who can send me video calls?

  You can control who is able to send you video calls. To do so: Sign in to Skype. In the menu bar, click Tools > Options... Under General, select Video Settings. Choose to automatically receive video ...

• How do I take a picture?

  You can take pictures of yourself with your webcam, edit them and save them as your profile picture. You can also take pictures of other people during video calls, and send them to others. Remember, ...

• Can I automatically answer all my calls with video?

  When someone calls you, you have two options: Answer or Answer with video. If you choose Answer, your audio call will begin. If you choose Answer with video, your video will be shared with the person ...

• Can I control who can send me video calls in Skype for Mac OS X?

  To control who is able to send you video calls: Sign in to Skype. In the menu bar, click Skype > Preferences… and then click Privacy. In the Privacy panel, find Allow video and screen sharing from and ...

• How do I use Skype video calls in TV and film?

  Since Skype lets you make free video calls with anyone else on Skype, broadcasters and studios can incorporate live face-to-face video calls into TV and film. Skype can be used for live on-air feeds ...

• Can I use Skype in broadcast and film productions?

  Yes. Using Skype in broadcast and film allows production companies and studios to incorporate live face-to-face video calls into TV and film. Skype can also be used for free Skype-to-Skype calls ...