How do I find a photo I sent or received in Skype?

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    You can browse all photos you've sent and received within individual Skype chats. The Skype chat Gallery keeps all photos for the past 6 months in one place.  Here's how to access the Gallery:

    Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, Web, and Skype for Windows 10 & 11 (version 15)

    1. While in a conversation, click gallery button Gallery at the top in the Chat or Group header.
    2. Within the Gallery you can scroll to find any images, files, or links that have been shared.

      Tip: You can filter the Gallery results by selecting down arrow the down arrow at the top and then choosing All, Media, Links, or Files from the menu. 
    3. Select the one you want to open.


    Skype on Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone, and iPad

    1. While in a conversation, tap the person's name or the group name in the header.
    2. In the profile, scroll down to the Chat Gallery section and tap Show more.
    3. Within the Gallery you can filter the results by any Gallery Media button Media, Gallery Web Link button Web links, or Gallery files button Files  that have been shared.

      Note:  For tablets, you can filter the Gallery results by selecting down arrow the down arrow at the top and then choosing All, Media, Links, or Files from the menu.
    4. Select the one you want to open.

     

    Note: The Gallery is not available on Skype for Android 4.0.4 - 5.1.

    How can I find older photos sent or received in Skype?

    The Gallery is a great place to find photos in a Skype chat from the past 6 months. However, you may need to locate photos in a chat that were sent or received longer than 6 months ago.

    Here are a few ways to find your older photos:

    What can I do with a photo, file, or link sent in a Skype chat on desktop?

    You can right-click a photo, file, or link, in a conversation to choose from the available options in Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux and Skype for Windows 10 & 11 (version 15)

    For received photos, files, or links:

    • Copy (photos and links only)
    • Save to "Downloads" (photos only)
    • Save as... (photos and files only)
    • Quote
    • Forward
    • Add or Remove bookmark
    • Select Messages
    • Unread from here
    • Report a concern


    For sent photos, files, or links:

    • Edit (links only)
    • Copy (photos and links only)
    • Save to "Downloads" (photos only)
    • Save as... (photos and files only)
    • Quote
    • Forward
    • Add or Remove bookmark
    • Select Messages
    • Remove
    What can I do with a photo, file, or link sent in a Skype chat on web?

    You can right-click a photo, file, or link, in a conversation to choose from the available options in Skype for Web.

    For received photos, files, or links:

    • Open in new tab (photos only)
    • Copy link (links only)
    • Quote
    • Forward
    • Add or Remove bookmark
    • Select Messages
    • Unread from here
    • Report a concern


    For sent photos, files, or links:

    • Open in new tab (photos only)
    • Edit (links only)
    • Copy link (links only)
    • Quote
    • Forward
    • Add or Remove bookmark
    • Select Messages
    • Remove
    What can I do with a photo, file, or link sent in a Skype chat on mobile?

    Tap and hold a photo, file, or link, in a conversation to choose from the available options in Skype on Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone, and iPad.

    For received photos, files, or links:

    • Save (photos only)
    • Copy link (links only)
    • Quote
    • Forward 
    • Add or Remove bookmark
    • Select Messages
    • Unread from here
    • Report a concern


    For sent photos, files, or links:

    • Save (photos only)
    • Edit (links only)
    • Copy link (links only)
    • Quote
    • Forward
    • Add or Remove bookmark
    • Select Messages
    • Remove
    Can I change how web links open for Skype on mobile?

    For Skype on mobile, you can control how a shared web link opens from your Skype chat. To change your link to open in a browser instead of inside Skype:

    1. Tap your profile picture.
    2. Tap Settings button Settings.
    3. Tap Messaging button Messaging.
    4. Turn the toggle for Web links open in Skype on or off.

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