Tried Skype before and haven't found it useful? We've created a whole new version we think you'll really like. It's simple to use, with step-by-step guides that help you find friends, get set up, and explain what's free and what costs a little right from the start.
What's changed
You couldn't find friends.
Now there are over 340 million people on Skype. We'll help you find the ones you know.
You had trouble setting up your equipment.
Now a step-by-step guide gets you set up quickly and easily when you open Skype.
The sound wasn't great.
Now it's crystal clear and reliable, with help to fix issues as soon as they come up.
You found it complicated to use.
New big buttons are easy to use, easy to find and all in one place.
You thought Skype was free, then found out some things weren't.
Anything Skype-to-Skype is always free. Calling and texting phone number costs a little. Now we clear up what's free and what's not.
This version makes Skype much easier to use and fixes the biggest issues you were having. Now there's more reason than ever to come back to Skype.
Skype 4.0 for Windows
Enjoy a whole new experience, The people from Skype