Skype is useful not only for video calls and long audio chats but also for sending and receiving images, videos and other files. In this article, you will learn, how to view all of the files transferred via your Skype account and export them.
View All Sent and Received Skype Files
On Computer
If you want to have a look at all the sent and received via Skype files, first,
sign in to your Skype account. Next,
open the chat where you shared or received a picture and click on
Gallery icon under the
Chat or
Group header.
Now you can see all files you shared in the chat in the right pane. Select the ones that you wish to open and save them if you want.
On Mobile Devices and Tablets
Open Skype app, go to a selected
chat and tap
View Profile or go to the
group chat, then
tap and hold and select
Manage group. Scroll down and select
Chat Gallery or
Group Gallery. Finally, you can open the files you shared or received on Skype.
How to Choose a Custom Folder For All Your Received Files
You can configure Skype to make use of a specific folder to store all your received files. To do so, follow these steps:
Open Skype and click on your
profile icon, then scroll down to
Settings.
Select
Messaging and click on
Change Directory next to
When I receive a file tab at the end of the page.
Pick the folder of your choice and press
Open to apply changes.
How to Automatically Download Incoming Files
To automatically accept incoming files,
open Skype, click on your
profile picture and go to
Settings > Messaging.
Checkmark the
Auto-download photos and
Auto-download files tabs. Close the
Settings menu and the changes will be applied automatically.
How to Export Files and Chat History
Open
Skype on the web and select if you’d like to export
Conversations, Files or both. Next, click on
Submit request tab.
It might take some time for Skype to gather all your information together, so be patient. Once you receive a notification from Skype that your archive is ready, click on
Download and save your files.
Read Further
If you are looking for a message or a file in Skype conversations, check this article about
how to find a specific message in Skype chat.
If you accidentally sent a message that you’d like to edit or delete, read this
guide.
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how to call landline and mobile phones using Skype and other instant messaging apps.
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