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Skype Recorder

By Golenfound Software Free Editors' Rating

Editors' Review

Download.com Staff Oct 22, 2012

Skype Recorder is, as you would expect, an audio recording application that can record and play back any Skype call. Despite the name, Skype Recorder can also work with most other VoIP based apps such as AIM, ICQ, MSN, and so on. Skype Recorder installs without a hitch, but .NET Framework needs to be in place.

The Skype Recorder interface is pretty basic (and not very attractive). There are three buttons to record, pause and stop recording. There's a section of the interface for setting the function hot key for these capabilities, as well. Finally, you have three options for automatically recording calls, playing back the audio automatically after recording and saving, and minimizing Skype Recorder. There's also a nag for upgrading to the paid application, which will cost you $24.95. If you want to use the free version you still need to register and get a registration code, providing payment information in advance, and then cancel if you don't want the full version.

Skype Recorder did record calls off Skype and ICQ in our tests, and the quality was quite good (although there were some compression artifacts when the calls got busy), but having to pay in advance is annoying (and not very well disclosed when you sign up). There are other apps that do the same thing, for less.

Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of Skype Recorder 13.0.

Full Specifications

What's new in version 14.0

Version 14.0 improves Voice compression functionality.

General

Release October 22, 2013
Date Added October 21, 2013
Version 14.0

Operating Systems

Operating Systems Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows, Windows 2000, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows XP
Additional Requirements None

Popularity

Total Downloads 480,469
Downloads Last Week 3
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Developer's Description

Skype Recorder is easy-to-use, fast, and powerful audio-recording software. Record and replay any Skype call. For Skype, AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo Messenger, and Net2Phone. The program loads the video compressors dynamically on your system for the best power and flexibility. Audio can be recorded from any source, including microphone, line-in, or speakers.

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