Before you make a video call on Skype, you need to make sure that you can be seen. Consider how to check the video on Skype and what to do if it is not there.

Checking and adjusting video

Before following the instructions, make sure that the camera is connected to the computer through the required connector. If you are working on a laptop, then connect additional camera not necessary. Nevertheless, it is also necessary to check the built-in one.

1.B top panel find the "Tools" section. Click then on last point"Settings…".

2.Go to the "Video Settings" tab.

3. The current camera image will appear in the window: you will see yourself.

You can change the brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, color of the image, and more. Drag the sliders in the direction you want if you want to change something.

It should be noted that some of the described settings are not available on some cameras. After setting, click on OK.

5. To reset the settings to the original, click on the "Default" button. Click on the "Apply" button.

7. If you have a laptop, but you have connected a camera with a higher quality resolution, you need to make it up to date. There will be a line above the image. Click on it - a drop-down menu with a list of cameras will appear.

If there is no video

Unfortunately, a call on this messenger can fail at one moment if the picture disappears. What to do if there is no video in Skype? Why can't it be? And most importantly - how to quickly solve the problem?

Slow internet speed

One of the common reasons. The speed can drop to such a level that it becomes impossible to make video calls, so if the video does not work in Skype, first check the quality of the connection.

In such cases, you can usually send text messages or use voice communication. it alternative solution Problems. Pages in the browser will load, but slowly.

What else can be done? Restart wifi router. If your connection is usually of stable quality, then this may be a single failure.

You can check the speed of the Internet to make sure that the problem is in it, you can use the services. For example, via Yandex: https://yandex.ru/internet.

Video call not activated

Video in Skype may be missing if you have not activated video calling. You may have pressed the voice call button when you called the person. Fixing the situation is very simple: click on the icon with the image of a crossed-out camera. The same image should appear.

Missing or corrupt drivers

Check if your webcam drivers are working.

1.Call context menu section "This computer" and select the block "Properties".

2.Open the "Device Manager" section.

3.Expand the block called Imaging Devices. A working driver does not identify itself in any way: the name of the webcam will be without any additions (for example, without a yellow icon with exclamation mark).

4. If there is a sign, the driver must be reinstalled. If you have a laptop, go to the official website of the company. There you can download drivers for your webcam. Remember what model you have. Also include your OS version.

5.If you have a removable webcam, use the disc that came with the kit. If there is no disc, you need to download drivers specific to your webcam model from the Internet. To search and install the correct driver you can also use DriverPack Solution.

Faulty camera

This rarely happens. Test the camera on another device, if possible. The logical solution in this case would be to replace it with another one.

Shooting a video

Is it possible to shoot a video on Skype? Yes, but for this you will have to use other utilities. Within the framework of the messenger itself, you will not be able to save the video.

simple program to record video calls. Suitable for beginners.

1.Close Skype. Download the program from official resource and install it.

2.Run the utility.

3.Open the Recording Mode menu. Here you can choose the most suitable recording option. Recording of two interlocutors at once, only one or only audio is available.

4.Click on the "Browse" button. Select the folder where Skype videos are saved.

5.Start a Skype video conversation and enable recording in FreeVideoCallRecorder.

6.When you finish the call, stop the recording by pressing the button with the blue square inside.

7.View the recording of the conversation. To do this, click on the "Show in folder" button. Play the video through any player installed on your PC.

Evaer Video Recorder

Good alternative the previous option. The program is also easy to use. There is nothing superfluous in it that could confuse you when turning on or off the recording of a conversation. How to use it?

2.Determine when to run the program.

3. To record a conversation, select it from the menu.

4. Click on the red round button.

5. Save the recording after it ends. To do this, click on the blue folder icon next to the cross.

A significant disadvantage of the program is that it is paid. In the free format, you will receive only a demo version, that is, on certain period time.

Nevertheless, the utility wins in terms of settings. There are many here. You can even choose specific area screen to be recorded.

Sending a video

You can send videos to your contacts. There are two options here: record and transfer or send an existing video file from a computer. Let's look at how to send a video via Skype in both cases.

Recording and sending

It is necessary to take into account the restriction: the video cannot last more than three minutes. Before the procedure, make sure that the camera is working properly.

1. Select a contact from the list on the left side of the screen by clicking on it right click mice. Click on "Send a video message".

2. You can proceed to creating a message after making an unsuccessful call, that is, when the subscriber did not answer.

3.Shoot a video. When you're ready, click on the red button to start recording.

4.When finished recording, click the same button to stop. Three options for events will appear: overwriting the video, canceling the send, or sending. You can also view it by clicking on Play.

Embedding a video in a message without pre-recording

This messenger allows you to send a video that is stored in the memory of your PC to the interlocutor's computer. To do this, in the message field, click on the send file icon.

Another sending option: the "Conversation" section in the top panel - the "Send" block - the "File" item.

How to download video?

1. When the interlocutor sent you a file, click on "Accept file". The download will begin in the folder that is the default for saving files.
2. View the file by clicking on the "Show in folder" button.

Can I change the save folder? Of course it is possible.

1. We go to the settings section.
2. Go to the "Chats and SMS" block and open the tab with additional settings.
3. Under the line "When receiving files" put a checkmark next to "Save all to".
4. Choose desired folder and click OK.

Before making a video call or recording a video for further sending, you need to check the performance of the camera. You can customize the image if you wish. However, please note that the quality of the picture depends only on the resolution of the camera. If your laptop bad camera, consider purchasing a removable one.

Skype is rich in a variety of functions. So, one of these is the ability to transfer a file of various content and size. Attachments can be represented by: text files, graphic images, presentations. You can transfer files both during a chat and during a video call and voice messages. At the same time, it is possible to transfer files to Skype both to one interlocutor and to several.

How to send files to Skype: features

1. Quantitative characteristics, as well as the size of files allowed to be sent to Skype, have no restrictions. If your Internet connection is interrupted while transferring an attachment, the process will resume as soon as the connection is restored. The attachment will be sent even if both the sender and the recipient are not online.
2. Each file transferred to Skype has a strong encryption. This also includes calls that are sent from one user to another. This security provides strong protection against unauthorized access. Therefore, users can be calm that no one is able to open the sent files, except, of course, the recipient and the sender.

How to send a file in Skype chat: 2 ways

Method number 1. To send a file to Skype, you will need:

• first enter the Skype application;
• then in the "Contacts" or "Recent" list, select the necessary contact or chat, with a member of which you want to transfer the file;
• in the window that appears, click on the “+” button located at the top of the chat window;
• after - select "Send file ...". You must select a file to transfer. Want to transfer more than one file at the same time? Clamp Ctrl button and click on the files you need to send;
• after - click on the "Open" button. Now the file will be sent to the participants of the conversation;
• in turn, the recipient needs to click on "Save", located in the chat window.

Method number 2. To send files to Skype, the sender needs to:

• open the list that contains the contacts of the application;
• right-click on the contact to whom you intend to send the file;
• then you need to click on "Send file ...".

You can transfer files in the Skype application not only in a chat, but also during a call, conference call, individual and group video call. For this you need:

1. First make a call to the contact/s in Skype;
2. Then click on the "+" button.
3. Then select "Send File". Now select the file(s) you would like to transfer. Would you like to send more than one file at the same time? Hold Ctrl and select the desired attachments.
4. Click "Open".
5. The required file was sent during a Skype call.

Notes:

• If you want to look at the sent files - click on the chat button.
• If you need to accept the file, select "Save".

The Skype program provides not only video communication, correspondence or audio communication between users. With it, you can also send various kinds of files to each other. The same applies to videos, you can send any video that was shot in advance from your computer, tablet or phone. This is what our today's article will be about.

Sending a video file from a computer

First, let's deal with full version skype for computer. How are the files sent?

We launch the program and in contacts we are looking for the person to whom we want to send the video file. Click on it, a chat with this user appears on the right side. Next to the window where messages are sent, click on the paperclip to open additional settings and click on the file icon, which actually means "Send file":

We are looking for a video on the hard drive that we want to send. After that, its icon appears in the chat and a loading bar is shown. As soon as the strip is fully loaded, this means that the user can safely receive the file.

After a full download, the window will say that it has been sent:

How to send a file (video) from an Android phone

Now as for phones and tablets that run on operating system Android.

We launch the Skype application and in the same way click on the desired contact. We open a chat, at the very bottom under the window for typing a message there is a line with additional options. Look for the file icon and click on it.

A pop-up window immediately pops up in which you need to choose which application we will use to search for a video file. I usually use some kind of explorer or, in extreme cases, a gallery. The gallery will give you access only to pictures and some video files, and explorers will give you access to most of the documents on your Android device.

As you know, the Skype program is quite diverse, and includes the performance of many different functions. So, in addition to the ability to send text messages, using the program you can also exchange a variety of files, such as music or photos. However, experienced users already know about it, but newcomers may hear it for the first time. Therefore, I propose that we work together to figure out how to send photos via Skype, as well as find out where, in the end, they are saved.

Internet connection speed

Before describing the process of sending photos, I want to note one nuance: the speed of sending files may differ for everyone. In general, ideally, the transfer should not take more than a few seconds, but your photo can take quite a long time to send, maybe even several minutes. It is impossible to speed up the process, because it depends only on how fast your Internet is.

How to send a photo

But back to the question of how to send photos via Skype from a computer. To get started, select the photos you need to send. Please note that usually Skype "skips" jpeg formats and bmp, check if your files meet these requirements. If not, then you can save the photos to desired format in .

Next, go to Skype and click on account the person to whom you would like to send the photo, right-click. The answer to this action will be a window in which you can find various commands, but you need to "Send a file".

Now another window has opened, with which you must select the desired photos. Accordingly, they are most likely located either on the D drive or on an external drive connected to the computer. Once you find them, select them all and send them as one file. You can also send one photo at a time.

In order for your interlocutor to accept the sent files, ask him to click on the "Accept file" button, which will appear next to the photo you sent.

By the way, there is another way to send photos, more simplified. Select the desired photos and simply drag them into the chat window with your interlocutor. By the way, you can send files even to a wide range of people, in particular, if you have a conference call.

One more thing: sooner or later you will be interested in the question of where Skype photos are saved, because someday you will not only send files, but also receive them. So, there is no secret in this either, when downloading, they automatically go to the “Downloads” folder, which is located on drive C. But if you wish, you can change the path, making sure that the files go where you need.

Well, I think you have successfully dealt with the issue of sending photos using Skype, and this issue is no longer a problem for you!

Video to help

Skype - free software for network communication. Allows you to share photos, videos, documents and other information with friends from the contact list. Next, we will tell how to send a file via skype.

Supported file types

Skype allows you to share media files in private conversations and group conversations. They are automatically saved to the device memory and are always available in the chat history. What can be sent to the interlocutor:

• media files(photos, videos, animated images of any format).
• The documents(archives, tables, PDF files).
• Another contact from the available list.
• video message, a voice message, snapshot.
• Current location(available in mobile version applications).

Files can be sent during a chat or during an audio or video call. To do this, click on the chat icon and drag the desired object into the text input field.

How to send a photo from a computer

The easiest way to share attachments with personal computer. The desktop version of the program supports the "Drag and Drop”, so any object can simply be dragged into the dialog box with the desired interlocutor. How to send photos via Skype:

You can also send a photo using standard tools. Copy and Insert.

You can post a photo or video to all users in your contact list at the same time. For this with mobile device switch to the Moments tab and click on the diamond icon to start recording. The result can be seen by everyone who is subscribed to your profile.

How to record video from phone

Users can share not only finished pictures, videos, but also other attachments. To do this, just log in using your login, password and open the contact list. How to send a video on Skype:

After that, the video will be available to the interlocutor. After recording, the finished video can be published in moments. Then all people from the contact list will be able to see it.

How to share other files

1. In the text input field, click on the plus sign icon. The explorer will open.
2. Navigate between directories and select the desired object.
3. Will begin automatic download file, after which it will automatically be sent to the interlocutor.

You can access a document, image, or other object through the history of correspondence. To save it to the device's memory or send it, click on the three-dot icon (next to the message) and select the desired action.