- During a chat, you can record a video message by selecting the “Video Message” button.
- Click on the Send button after you have recorded your message.
Note: If you choose to record a message within the Skype application, you will be able to do so for up to three minutes. When you want to send a longer video message to someone through YouTube, you can upload videos from your computer up to ten minutes long from your computer. Learn more about How do I share files, photos, and emoticons in Skype?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a video message on Skype?
How do I send a video message using Skype while using my mobile phone or tablet device?
- The Camera button is located at the bottom of a chat window.
- A video message can be sent by tapping and holding the photo button on the device in order to save the picture.
- Click on the Send button. Clicking the send button will allow you to send the message to your chat room.
Can I share a video through Skype?
How do you send a video message using Skype for desktop? What are the steps you need to follow in order to do so? When you are in a chat, you can record a video message by clicking the video message button. Select the Send option after you have recorded your message.
How do I send files on Skype desktop?
By locating the file on your desktop, you can drag it into the Skype app by finding it on your desktop. You will see an option to drop a file or contact information into the Skype app, and after you have done that, you will get a message saying “Drop the file or contact information in order to send.” Once the file is dropped in the app, you can click the Send message arrow to complete the transfer.
How can I send large video files on Skype?
On shared files, there is a limit of 300 MB on the size of the files. When you attempt to send a file that is too large, you will receive an error message that states “Not sent – File is larger than 300 MB”. If you would like to send a file that is larger than 300 MB to a friend or family member, you can use OneDrive, which is a safe and reliable cloud storage service, where you can send bigger files to your friends and family members.
How do I share Skype video with sound?
In the top of your screen, there is a video icon that you can select by clicking on the “Video Call” button, which is located at the top of the screen. When the call has started, in the lower-right corner of the screen, click on the overlapping squares that overlap one another when they are overlapping. Once your screen has been shared with your contact, you will be able to begin using it together. There is a checkbox next to “Share Computer Sound”, which you need to check if you want to share the audio from your computer with others.
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