What are the system requirements for Skype?

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    The following information describes the specific system requirements for running Skype on different operating systems.

    If your system does not meet the requirements to run Skype, you may lose access to some of your older conversation history. You can retrieve the recent conversation history by signing into Skype on a supported device.

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    Skype for Windows desktop system requirements

    Windows Desktop
    Version Windows 7 or higher

    Processor

    At least dual-core 1.5 GHz

    RAM

    At least 2 GB

    Additional software

    DirectX v9.0 or higher
    Skype for Windows 10 & 11 system requirements

    Windows 10

    Version 15

    Windows 10 (version 1809) or higher
     

    Windows 11

    Version 15

    Windows 11 (version 1809) or higher

     

    Skype for Mac system requirements

    Mac

    Version

    Skype on Mac requires Mac OS X 10.11 or higher

    Processor

    At least 1 GHz Intel processor (Core 2 Duo)

    RAM

    At least 1 GB

    Additional software

    The latest version of QuickTime

    Note: Mac OS X 10.9 users will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.49.0.49. Mac OS X 10.10 users will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.73.0.92.

    Skype for Linux system requirements

    Linux

    Version

    64-bit Ubuntu 14.04+ 64-bit Debian 8.0+ 64-bit OpenSUSE 13.3+ 64-bit Fedora Linux 24+

    Processor

    At least dual-core 1.5 GHz

    RAM

    At least 2 GB

    Additional software

    		 libappindicator1 or GtkStatusIcon to see Skype in the tray (optional)
    Skype for Android system requirements

    Android

    Version

    Android OS 6.0 or higher (Phones and tablets) ChromeOS version M53 or higher (Chromebooks)

    Hardware

    Varies with manufacturer - see Note

    Free Space

    At least 32 MB

    Note: Android users with version 4.0.4 to 5.1 will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.15.0.440.

    Important: Skype is fully supported on devices with ARMv7 processors (or processors capable of running its instruction set). Skype can run on devices with ARMv6 processors, but video calling is not supported. Examples of ARMv6 processor devices: Samsung Galaxy Ace, HTC Wildfire. If you're not sure what type of processor your device has, check the device's user manual or contact its manufacturer.

    Skype for iOS system requirements

    iOS

    Version

    Skype on iPhone and iPad requires iOS 12.2 or higher

    Note: iPhone and iPad users with iOS 12.1 will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.83.0.416.
    iPhone and iPad users with iOS 10 will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.73.0.92.
    iPhone and iPad users with iOS 9 will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.34.0.72.

    Skype for Amazon Kindle Fire HD/HDX system requirements

    Amazon Kindle Fire

    Version

    Skype on Kindle Fire requires Fire OS 7 or higher

    Note: Kindle Fire tablets below Fire OS 7 will not be able to update higher than Skype for Amazon Kindle Fire HD/HDX version 8.15.0.389.

    Skype for Web system requirements

    Skype for Web

    Supported web browser

    Skype for Web is supported on most desktop and mobile browsers. You can check your browser compatibility here. If your browser is not supported, you can download Skype for your device.

    Note: Users on Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 may be able to sign in but may not receive the full experience of Skype for Web.

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