How do I find a photo I sent or received in Skype?

Within individual Skype chats, you have the opportunity to see every photo you have sent or received. This gallery gives you the ability to view all the photos that have been sent through Skype chat during the past six months and can be viewed through the Skype chat window.  In order to gain access to the Gallery, follow these steps:

If you would like to make calls from your computer or laptop, you can use Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, the Web (version 15), as well as Skype for Windows 10 and 11.

1. In the Chat or Group header, click the Gallery link to see images from the conversation at the top.
2. A review of the Gallery enables you to browse through all of the pictures, files, or links which have been shared by members in the community, and you are also able to add your own.Tips: When you click the down arrow above the Gallery results, a dropdown menu will appear at the top of the page with options including All, Media, Links, or Files, from which you can choose the results you are interested in.
3. Choose the one that you would like to open and click on it.

Skype on Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone, and iPad

• Using the tap function, you can tap the name of a person or a group in the header of a conversation so that that person’s name or the name of the group will appear.
• You can find the Chat Gallery section on the profile by scrolling down and tapping on Show more on the Chat Gallery section.
• If you have an account in the Gallery, you have the option of filtering the results in a number of different ways, including based on the media files, links to external websites, and files  that have been shared.
  Note: When you select the down arrow at the top of the Gallery results list on your tablet, you will be able to filter the Gallery results by selecting All, Media, Links, or Files from the list of options that will appear.

• Choose the one that you would like to open and click on it.

How can I find older photos sent or received in Skype?

You can find your Skype chat photos from the past six months in the Gallery, which is a great place to find them. Nevertheless, you may need to find pictures that you sent or received more than six months ago within a chat that you sent or received within a chat that you sent or received.

Here are a few ways to find your older photos:

• In the Skype conversation history window, you will be able to scroll all the way back until the exact time when you took the picture. Read it, to know more about How long are files and data available in Skype?

• Has the photo been bookmarked by you? If you have a SkypeBookmarks window open, you might be able to locate the photo there. Read it, to know more about How do I bookmark a message in Skype?

• Do you have the photo saved on your device or did you download it? Read it, to know more about How do I automatically download incoming photos or files in Skype on desktop?

What can I do with a photo, file, or link sent in a Skype chat on desktop?

Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Skype for Windows 10 & 11 (version 15) allows you to choose from a wide variety of options when you right-click a photo, file, or link in a conversation.

Upon receiving a photo, file, or link, please follow these instructions:

• Please copy only the photos and links from the original document

• (Photos only) Save the file to the “Downloads” folder.

• In the Save As dialog box, select… (only for images and files)

• – Quotation

• In the future

• Bookmarks can be added or removed

• In the Messages section, select the message you wish to read

• From here on, you will have to unread

• Please report any concerns you may have

For sent photos, files, or links:

• Edit (only links are allowed)

• I would like to copy (only photos and links)

• (Photos only) Save the file to the “Downloads” folder.

• Then save it as… (only for photos and files)

• – Quotation

• In the future

• You can add or remove bookmarks from this page

• You can select one or more messages

• Removing the item

What can I do with a photo, file, or link sent in a Skype chat on web?

Skype for Web offers you a wide range of options based on the photos, files, and links you select in a conversation by right-clicking for example.

Upon receiving a photo, file, or link, please follow these instructions:

• Click here to open the gallery in a new tab (only photos will open)

• Click on the link and copy it (only links will be copied)

• The quote

• In the future

• Bookmarks can be added or removed

• Choose the messages you would like to receive

• Here is where you can unread

• If you have a concern, please let us know

For sent photos, files, or links:

• Click here to open the gallery in a new tab (only photos will open)

• Edit (only links are allowed)

• Click on the link and copy it (only links will be copied)

• – Quotation

• It’s forward time

• If you would like to add or remove a bookmark, please click here

• You can select one or more messages

• Removing the word

What can I do with a photo, file, or link sent in a Skype chat on mobile?

Using Skype on Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone, and iPad, all you need to do is tap and hold the photo, file, or link you want to choose from the available options.

Upon receiving a photo, file, or link, please follow these instructions:

• The photo will only be saved if you save it (only for photos)

• Click on the link and copy it (only links will be copied)

• The quote

• Forward

• You can add or remove bookmarks from this page

• Select Messages

• From here on out, unread

• If you have a concern, please let us know

For sent photos, files, or links:

• (Only the photos will be saved)

• Edit (only links are allowed)

• Click on the link and copy it (only links will be copied)

• Quote

• Forward

• Add or Remove bookmark

• Select Messages

• Remove

Can I change how web links open for Skype on mobile?

In Skype on mobile, when you open the chat window, you have the option to control how the link that you shared with someone opens when you open the chat window. To change the way your link will open inside Skype, you will need to follow the steps below in order to make it open in a browser instead.

1. You can change your profile picture by tapping it.
2. Click on the Settings button.
3. To send a message, tap the Messaging button.
4. Depending on whether you want Web links to be opened in Skype, you can toggle the toggle on and off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Skype automatically save pictures?

Please note, if you are in the settings, you will need to click on the “Messaging” tab, and then scroll down to the bottom of the page. In the second and third to last options, you will have the option of either enabling or disabling the automatic downloading of files and photos. These two options will allow you to choose whether to download images or files automatically, and vice versa, according to your preference.

Where can I find my Skype downloads?

Can you tell me where the files you received via Skype that someone sent you are located? Using File Explorer, navigate to the %appdata% folder, then hit Enter. Clicking on the Skype folder within the current user’s folders will redirect you to the Skype folder by default, which is recommended that you do to ensure a smooth experience. Go to the My Skype Received Files folder within it, and then open it up.

How do I retrieve Skype files?

We are going to discuss how you can retrieve old Skype messages in the second part of this tutorial

1. Click on the “Start” button to begin.
2. In Windows, press Win+R and then type the folder %appdata%/Skype in the search bar.
3. Click on the “Ok.” button to proceed.
4. Click the folder that has the name of your Skype account as soon as the Windows Explorer appears.
5. It is located in the same directory as the main file, which you can find there. db.

Does Skype Save sent files?

For easy access across all of your devices, Skype stores files that you have shared, photos that you have captured, and calls that you have recorded. Video files that are larger than 100MB are saved as files. These files will be available for 30 days after they have been saved if they are larger than 100MB. Having a chat history or files that you would like to export can be achieved by learning how the process works.

Where do Skype snapshots go?

Additionally, Skype can also be used to take snapshots of the contacts that you are in regular communication with on a regular basis as well as to take snapshots of the contact list. There is a possibility that these pictures may be stored as individual files on your computer if you do not change the default setting on your computer. The photos can be accessed by going to the Skype folder and opening the “photos” folder within it.