Skype is an instant messaging software that allows users to communicate in a variety of ways including instant messaging, audio calls, and video calls. Skype is used worldwide as one of the most popular instant messaging programs available because it allows users to effortlessly contact each other in ways that few other instant messaging programs do not. In addition to providing free audio and video calls to other Skype users, Skype also allows users to call land-lines and mobile phones, including international lines, for a small fee. Additionally, Skype is partnered with Yahoo and produces a number of VOIP-based Skype land-line phones and accessories.

 

What are Skype Calls?

Although a Skype call can refer to a call made between a Skype user and a landline or mobile phone user, a Skype call is most commonly used to reference a call made between two Skype users. Skype calls can be easily made by clicking on the telephone icon in any Skype conversation and only requires that each user has a functional microphone.

 

How to Record a Skype Call

Skype calls can be recorded with a variety of recording software, the most popular being CallBurner. CallBurner is a program specifically designed to record Skype calls. CallBurner is free to use when both members of a Skype call are using it and is available on a 30 day free trial basis for all other users. Likewise, CallBurner is free to use for conference calls as long as any two conference call members are using it. CallBurner is able to record conversations without picking up background noise and is even able to record each user’s side of the conversation as a separate file.