Turn a Skype Voice Message into a Transcript
Microsoft retired consumer Skype on May 5, 2025, moving everyone to Microsoft Teams. There is no way to connect to a Skype or Teams account and pull a voice message or call recording automatically: the audio has to come from a file you already have saved. ScreenApp turns that saved file into a text transcript once you upload it.
Reading the text back is faster than replaying a voice message to catch one detail, and it gives you a written record of what was said.
What you get:
- speaker identification, useful for group calls and messages with more than one speaker
- Timestamps on every segment, for pointing to a specific moment
- Export as PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT
- transcript and caption translation, so a voice message in another language reads in yours
- AI chat with the transcript, so you can ask a question about it instead of replaying the whole message
- Free plan: one recording of up to 45 minutes
How to Transcribe a Skype Voice Message
- Get the audio onto your device: If you saved a Skype voice message or call recording before the service retired, locate that file. If you are now on Teams, save the recording from there instead. Either way, get the file onto your device before uploading it.
- No saved file? Record it playing back: If you only have the message inside an app with no export option, play it on speaker and record it with a screen recorder capturing the browser tab or desktop audio, or your phone’s microphone.
- Upload the file: ScreenApp accepts MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG and FLAC for uploads, so most saved Skype audio works without converting anything first. The transcript, with speaker labels and timestamps, is ready a few minutes later. Export it as PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT, or ask the AI a question about the content.
Accuracy depends on the recording, not just the transcription engine. A voice message saved directly from Skype or Teams transcribes more cleanly than one re-recorded off a speaker in a noisy room. See how we measure accuracy.
Skype Voice Transcription vs Other Tools
| Feature | ScreenApp | Otter.ai | Notta.ai | Sonix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | one recording, up to 45 min | 300 min/month | 120 min/month | 30 min trial |
| File upload transcription | Yes | 3 lifetime imports (free) | Not stated | Yes |
| Speaker identification | Yes | Yes (Basic plan) | Included | Included |
| Export formats | PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT | mp3, txt, pdf, docx, srt (Pro, Business and Enterprise plans, with bulk export) | TXT, DOCX, PDF, or XLSX | DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT, VTT |
| Paid plan | $19/month annual | $8.33/month annual | $8.17/month annual | $25/month |
Sources, checked 2026-09-13: github.com/screenappai/screenapp-new/blob/main/apps/web/src/app/api/files/[id]/transcript/export/route.ts, screenapp.io/pricing, screenapp.io/help/how-many-minutes-can-i-record, otter.ai/pricing, notta.ai/en/pricing, sonix.ai/pricing, notta.ai/en/lecture-summarizer
- vs Otter.ai: Otter’s free plan caps uploads at 3 lifetime file imports, after which Pro costs $8.33 a month billed annually. ScreenApp does not cap the number of uploads on the free plan, only the length of the one free recording.
- vs Notta.ai: Notta’s free plan runs 120 minutes a month with Included speaker identification, and Pro is $8.17 a month annually. ScreenApp adds AI chat and translation on the transcript at no extra cost.
- vs Sonix: Sonix gives new accounts a 30-minute trial before the Core plan at $25 a month. ScreenApp’s free plan covers a full recording with speaker labels and export, not just a short trial.
Who Uses Skype Voice Transcription
Remote teams with an archive of old Skype recordings turn saved voice updates and call recordings into written records they can search, now that the app itself is gone.
Journalists and researchers with interview recordings made over Skype before it retired get searchable, quotable transcripts with speaker labels instead of replaying audio files.
Legal and compliance teams archive voice communications received through Skype or its Teams successor as documented, searchable text for record-keeping and audits.
Anyone migrating from Skype to Teams who wants their old voice messages and call recordings as text before the files become harder to find.
Content creators turn Skype-era interview recordings into outlines, blog drafts, or show notes.
FAQ
Can ScreenApp automatically transcribe my Skype voice messages?
No. Skype conversations are private and, since Microsoft retired the service on May 5, 2025, there is no account to connect to. You need a saved voice message or call recording file, which you upload to ScreenApp for a transcript.
Does Skype still exist?
No. Microsoft retired consumer Skype on May 5, 2025, moving users to Microsoft Teams. If you have voice messages or call recordings saved from before the shutdown, you can still upload and transcribe those files.
What if I only have the recording on Teams now?
Save the recording from Teams to your device the same way you would have from Skype, then upload it to ScreenApp. ScreenApp also has a meeting bot for Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, which can join a scheduled Teams meeting and record it directly, so you do not need to save anything manually for future calls.
Is transcribing a Skype voice message free?
Yes. You can upload a saved Skype voice message or call recording and get a transcript without paying anything or creating an account. The free plan covers one recording of up to 45 minutes.
How accurate is the transcription?
Accuracy depends on the recording. A voice message saved directly as a file transcribes more cleanly than one re-recorded off a speaker, especially in a noisy room. Full per-language figures are on the accuracy page.
Can ScreenApp identify different speakers in a Skype group call?
Yes. If the recording includes multiple speakers, speaker identification detects and labels each person in the transcript.
What audio formats does ScreenApp accept for Skype recordings?
ScreenApp accepts MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG and FLAC. Skype voice messages and call recordings typically save in a common audio or video format that uploads without conversion.
Can I translate a Skype voice message after transcription?
Yes. Once the transcript is generated, transcript and caption translation lets you read it in any of the 99 supported languages.
