Skype for Windows or modern desktop

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Get Skype for Windows desktop

Enjoy the fresh new look and feel of Skype for Windows. Here are just a few of the great things you can do:

• Chat every day with free instant messages.
• Share photos and see them inline, right in the chat.
• See your family come together over a free group video call.
• Switch between calling and messages--or do both at the same time.
• Make low-cost calls and text messages to mobiles and landlines.

All you need to get started is Windows XP with SP3, Vista, 7, 8 or 8.1, a webcam for video calls and a microphone.

System requirements

Using a tablet or touchscreen?

Try Skype for modern Windows. It’s the best experience for touchscreens.

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