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How to send photos or other files on Skype using a computer or mobile device
October 12, 2020 | computer | No Comments
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How to send photos or other files on Skype using a computer or mobile device
- You can send any kind of file using Skype on your desktop. On your phone, you can only send photos.
- To send files on the Skype desktop app, you can simply drag files into the app.
- Skype has a 300 MB limit on files that can be shared.
Skype makes it easy to share files with your contacts, whether you’re in a chat, conference, or call. On a desktop computer, you can share any kind of file, but if you’re using a phone, your options are more limited.
How to send files on Skype using the desktop app
Open the Skype app and begin a text chat with the person you want to share a file with.
There are two ways to share the file:
- Find the file on your desktop
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