Features | Find out what Skype can do for you

Calling

Whether you're connecting with friends, family, clients or colleagues, you can get more from your conversations with the latest Skype calling features.

Skype to Skype calls

Call anyone else on Skype for free, anywhere in the world.

Calls to mobiles and landlines

Call mobiles and landlines worldwide at low rates.

Group calls

Get a group of people together on one call – you can add up to 25 people.

Skype Number

Your friends call a number and you pick up on Skype wherever you are in the world.

Forward calls

Not on Skype or can’t pick up? Simply get your Skype calls forwarded to any phone.

Caller ID

Don’t be an unknown number… Let people know it’s you calling them.

Skype To Go

Call international numbers from any phone at low calling rates.

Video

Take your conversations to a new level with Skype video features.

One-to-one video calls

Get closer with a face to face catch up.

Group video calls

Get a group of friends together at the same time on a video call.

Messaging

Send virtually anyone a quick message. With voice, text, video and photos, you can connect with those who matter, even when you don't have time for a call.

Mojis and emoticons

Discover fun new ways to express yourself in a Skype chat.

Video messaging

Send a message you can see, hear and feel.

Instant messaging

Talk with your fingers - gossip away, plan a trip, work on a project – all in an instant.

Send texts (SMS)

Text message friends from the comfort of your keyboard.

Voice messages

Too busy to talk? Allow Skype to take a message for you.

GroupMe

Share messages, photos and your location on your mobile.

Give your contacts access to files, photos, videos and more. With the ability to share in more ways, you can keep everyone informed, engaged, and up to date.

Send files

Send files, photos and videos of any size over Skype. Simply drop or add the file into your Skype chat.

Screen sharing

Share your computer screen with the person you’re talking to.

Group screen sharing

Get everyone on the same page on a group video call.

Send contacts

Share a contact, number and Skype Name easily.