Starting to use Skype software is undoubtedly the right decision especially for send and receive different types of files be it photos, videos or documents. In addition to having the reception of recordings or conversations.
Although there are other means to be able to manage instant messaging, this app maintains its reputation, above all, due to the new changes that have been applied that determine an important advance.
Assimilating this information, the central idea is to show you where all the files you receive are stored, whether by computer, laptop or mobile device.
Where are Skype Windows, Mac or Linux files saved?
Traditional means that is used to interact with other people, here you can download the application or connect online just by adding your email and password.
Starting from that base, you have to know that it does not have any complications, thanks to the fact that every operating system when install a new program, create a specific place where all received files will be saved.
On the contrary to using the application through a mobile device, using a computer or laptop you have the availability to save information with the maximum capacity of your hard disk. However, I suggest that to use all the benefits provided by the software don't overdo it with large files.
Now, this is the step by step that you must apply to find the link your files in Skype:
- Login to your application account, using the way you prefer.
- Inside, look for the chat and in the conversation you can look for the "gallery" option.
- In this part you can view images or links as shared files with other members.
- Review and remove the information, try to keep everything in a much safer place. Because you can see the case that you delete the conversation and all your progress is deleted. Peculiarly you lose are the conversations and recordings received, photos or videos have a better backup.
In other words, recovering conversations with another person the procedure is longer, applicable in the Windows operating system.
Where are the files for Skype Android, Tablet or iPhone saved?
It should be noted that with the appearance of new devices, you have a good margin to send and receive files, without the worry of a memory collapse. Therefore, before explaining how to get files received by another user in the different existing scenarios.
I invite you to configure on your mobile device, the possibility of automatically download incoming files.
How to do it?
First step you must enter the Skype app. After you go to the image of your profile, select the wheel that indicates "settings". Now choose where it mentions "messages", here you have to activate automatically download photos and files.
That said, the way to locate a received file on a mobile device is:
- On your mobile entered in the app, select the chat of your preference. It is essential to choose one with any type of file.
- Since the process changes a bit for any mobile device, scroll down, here you will find the «Gallery» section.
- By clicking you can check the media or the specific place where the documents are stored.
I can't download documents from the Skype app: What to do?
In order to obtain your files, due to many factors you will not be able to download files. Because you have a connection problem either broadband or internet, on the other hand, there are also cases that Skype informs you of any eventuality.
Now, the main problems are file transfer. Although it is not estimated, because such a high value is almost never reached, this application has a file sending limit in a 300MB document.
In the platform support they recommend that for larger files it is share another Microsoft platform with OneDrive. Finally, do not worry about privacy or security, using this means to send or receive documents is completely safe.
Similarly, evaluate when you accept third-party documents or have an antivirus installed to examine any reception.