How to View Pictures on Skype 4.2

You can view and edit your Skype profile images and snapshots.

Skype provides two methods for taking pictures of yourself or saving images from video chats. The first method lets you create a snapshot using your webcam and send the image to others or use it as a profile image. The other method lets you snap pictures of the video chat window. When you take a picture using either method, Skype stores the images in its application data folder so you can view them later.

Instructions

1. Click the "Start" button and select "Computer." Double-click the hard drive that contains Windows and double-click the "Users" folder. Double-click the folder that has the name of your Windows user account.

2. Click the "Organize" button on the left side of the Windows Explorer toolbar and select "Folder and Search Options." Click the "View" tab and click "Show Hidden Files, Folders, or Drives" under "Advanced Settings." Click "OK" to display hidden folders. Double-click the "AppData" folder that now appears in the Windows Explorer window.

3. Double-click the "Roaming" folder, then double-click the "Skype" folder. Double-click the "Pictures" folder to view a list of thumbnails of your Skype pictures. Double-click an image's thumbnail to open the image in your computer's default photo viewer, which is usually Microsoft Paint by default.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are participating in a live video chat and want to see your pictures, click the "Snapshot" button on the video call window, then click the "Locate" button at the bottom of the gallery window that appears.

References

• Skype: What Is Video Snapshot?