How can I record a Skype call secretly?

To record a Skype call secretly, you can use your device's built-in recorder or a third-party recorder. On a mobile phone, you can go to the Control Center to enable the recorder. On a Windows computer, Xbox Game Bar is a good choice. On a Mac computer, QuickTime Player is the way to go. If you want to take control of the recording, a third-party tool like AWZ Screen Recorder will be a better choice.

Does Skype show if someone is recording?

Yes. When someone starts recording, a banner appears telling everyone that someone is recording a video. In addition, when the recording is finished, everyone can see the recorded video.

Is it illegal to record Skype calls?

Recording Skype calls without someone's permission is not advocated. However, if it is only for personal rather than commercial purposes, it is generally fine.

Record Skype Calls without Party Knowing on Any Device

Introduction:

Skype has always been a popular chat app. You can not only send instant messages but also make audio or video calls. For some important calls, you may want to record them so that you can review them later or use them for other purposes. Can you record Skype calls? Will the other party know about the recording? Can you record just the audio? This article will answer all your questions.

Can You Record Skype Calls?

Recording a call allows you to review every detail later to make sure you won't miss anything. So, can you record Skype calls? Fortunately, the answer is Yes!

Skype has a built-in recorder to help users record calls on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, and even the web version. However, it is worth mentioning that when you start recording, everyone will get a notification. If you want to record Skype calls without party knowing, then you can use other recording tools to help you.

For video calls, can you record audio only? The answer is Yes. With the help of professional recording tools, you can get high-quality audio files. Some of these tools can also save the audio in a specific format according to your needs.

Without further ado, let's see how to record a Skype call on computer and cell phone in this AWZware guide.

How to Record Skype Calls via Built-in Recorder

With the built-in recording feature, you can start recording immediately at any time. Here are some points you need to be aware of.

When you start a recording, a banner will appear to notify the other party.
It will try to record everyone's video stream. The desktop screen shared by the other party will also be recorded.
You can record up to 24 hours of video. The recording will stop if you leave the call, end the call, or stop the recording.
The recorded video will be posted to the chat by yourself and will remain there for 30 days.
Videos are saved in the cloud so they don't take up memory. If needed, you can download them locally before they disappear.

The steps are pretty much the same whether you're on a computer or a cell phone. Below is an example of recording Skype calls on a PC.

1. In a Skype call, click the three-dots icon in the lower right corner > Choose Start Recording and a banner will appear to tell everyone you’ve started recording.

Record Skype Calls via Xbox Game Bar

If you have a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC, then you can use Xbox Game Bar to help you record Skype calls without party knowing. Xbox Game Bar is one built-in feature that is designed to record gameplay but it can actually record any program. Just read on to see how to use this tool.

1. First of all, you should enable Xbox Game Bar feature: click Start > go to Settings > choose Gaming > turn on the toggle switch.

Final Words

That’s all about how to record Skype calls on PC, Mac, iPhone, and Android phone. If you want to record Skype calls without party knowing, you can use the recording tool that comes with your computer/phone, or a third-party recorder. If you want to make it on a PC or Mac, then AWZ Screen Recorder is highly recommended. It can help you record video calls with/without audio or record audio only.