Download Skype 5.1 for Windows
Get together as often as you like, wherever you are in the world.
Skype
Free
- Skype-to-Skype calls
- One-to-one video calls
- Instant messaging
- File-sharing
Skype Premium
$8.99/month*
All the great free features PLUS:
- Group video calls with up to 10 people
- Live chat customer support
- 25% off an HD webcam
Take video to the next level with Skype Premium
Group video calling
There's so much you can do together over group video. It's wonderful for regular catch-ups with your loved ones, and a great alternative to business trips, helping you work together and make decisions while spending more time at home. Learn all about it
- Join the family for regular catch-ups.
- Have video conferences when you're travelling or working from home.
- Three or more* of you can get together over live video.
Also included
Talk free, Skype-to-Skype
It's free to call each other if you all have Skype – wherever you are in the world.
Send IMs, too
Instant message one or more people at the same time for free and send photos, documents and more.
Call and text phones
It's great value to call phones and send texts to people who aren't on Skype yet.
Conference calls
Talk to more than one person at once. It's free if you're all on Skype.
Skype To Go numbers
Call people at great value rates from your mobile with special access numbers.
Online Numbers
One number anyone can call you on, wherever you are in the world - and you answer in Skype.
Call forwarding
Forward your Skype calls to any phone you choose when you’re not online.
Screen sharing
Show presentations, photos and more over a Skype call.
Send files
Send documents, video clips or photos - any size - for free.
Text messaging (SMS)
Send great rate text messages to friends' mobiles with SMS on Skype.
Free video calls
See each other over live, one-to-one video calls.
System requirements
- PC running Windows® XP, Vista or 7, both 32- and 64-bit operating systems.
- Internet connection – broadband is best (GPRS is not supported for voice calls).
- Speakers and microphone – built-in or separate.
- For voice calls recommend broadband connection with 100 kbps down / 100 kbps up.
- For group video calling everyone on the call needs Skype 5.0 for Windows or Mac or higher plus webcams, and at least one person needs a group video calling subscription. For best quality we recommend you use a high-speed broadband connection of 4Mbps down / 512kbps up and a computer with a Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz processor. As a minimum you’ll need a high-speed broad connection of 512kbps down / 128kbps up and a computer with a 1 GHz processor.
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Technical details
Version 5.8.0.156 File size 24 MB. Official release. Release date: February 21, 2012. File name: SkypeSetup.exe
Millions of people use Skype
Join millions of people worldwide who are using Skype to keep in touch with each other. You're sure to find people you know on Skype.
Easy to download and install
Simply register, download and install. Skype is also free of spyware or malware.
* A fair usage policy applies
** Group video calls can be between three or more people (up to a maximum of 10). For the best quality, we recommend calls with up to five people.
No emergency calls with Skype
Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and can't be used for emergency calling
