7 Best Add-ons & Extras for Recording Skype Video Calls

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With the increasing popularity with Voice over IP apps such as Skype, a new set of add-ons and extras is available that make it easy to record Skype video calls. There are several different add-ons and extras available, but at a fundamental level, they all facilitate the recording, saving and transmitting of video chats.

This video call recording functionality is particularly useful in the business world where professionals can record, document and share important business interactions and dialogues with ease and speed.

So if you’ve ever wondered how to record Skype video chats, here are the best add-ons and extras that will have you recording your calls in no time!

Call Recorder for Skype
From Ecamm Network, this add-on automatically transforms video chats into QuickTime movies. Major features include the ability to automatically record all calls, or to manually start, stop or pause recording. Users can control the size and quality of the files recorded, and convert QuickTime files into MP3 files to be emailed or posted online. Further, it is possible to add markers to specific points of the recording, helping to go back and find key points and important information. Call Recorder requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later, QuickTime 7 or later, and Skype for Mac 2.5 or later. The app costs $19.95 and has a free demo available.

Vodburner
From Skype App leaders Netralia, Vodburner is their latest release. Short for Video On Demand burner, the application allows users to create video podcasts directly from Skype calls. Recording, editing and uploading are all a part of the app. Netralia created the best-selling Skype apps Skylook and CallBurner, and many expect this latest app to be another stellar add-on from this Skype app leader.

Camersoft Skype Recorder
This application is geared for the PC market and allows users to easily record the video and audio of Skype conversations. Files recorded are automatically recorded into AVI files and can also be played on Windows Media Player. The high quality video recordings can also display the time elapsed for additional documentation. System Requirements are Windows XP/2000/2003, with an Intel Pentium III 800MHz or better, any Athlon, and 512 MB RAM or more. Camersoft retails for $25 and offers a free demo and the possibility of free upgrades.

Supertintin Skype Video Call Recorder
Supertintin offers the recording of both audio and video streams at the click of a button. The app records the original media data, as opposed to a screen capture, ensuring a high video quality, which is not affected if a window is closed or resized during recording. It is also possible to record all participants in a conference call, or choose between recording a local webcam or a remote webcam. Supertintin requires Windows Vista/XP/2000, and Skype 3.0 or above. It costs $24.95 to buy and offers a free trial download.

SkypeCap
SkypeCap offers audio and video recording for both Windows and Mac OS X. Recorded video can be produced in QuickTime, MPEG4, MPGEG, VOB, PSP, SWF and FLV file formats, allowing users to choose the format and quality level. Further, users can use a time-lapse indicator, select when to start or stop recordings and specify a destination for all recorded files. Recorded files can also be shared among colleagues and friends, and private recording is available. SkypeCap currently retails for $49.95 for a single license.

Pamela for Skype
The Pamela application adds a lot of possibilities to Skype, including video recording. MP3, WAV, and OGG file types are supported by the application. Further, users can benefit from automatic call recording, and take notes during a conversation or add them later to a saved file. Two versions of Pamela offer video recording, the Professional Edition, and the Business Edition. Pamela Professional requires Windows 2000, XP or Vista or higher and Skype 3.2 or higher and costs $29.16. Pamela Business works with Windows Outlook, a degree of compatibility that many find useful. Requirement include Windows 2000 XP or Vista or higher and Skype 3.2. The Business Edition sells for $43.78. Both versions offer a 30-day free trial and lifetime support and product upgrades after purchase.

Total Recorder for Skype
Many other products are available to record video from Skype. Windows users may want to consider Total Recorder for Skype. It offers video recording, start, stop and pause controls and can choose WAV and WMA formats for the file. Total Recorder retails for $17.95.