Email, Messaging, & Video Calls > Video Calls How to Make HD Video Calls With Skype Have a high-quality video conference with no hiccups By Nadeem Unuth Nadeem Unuth Freelance Contributor University of Mauritius Nadeem Unuth is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire who specializes in information and communication technology with a focus on VoIP. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on April 8, 2020 Trending Videos Close this video player What to Know From a computer: Launch the Skype app and click Calls in the upper-left corner. Choose a contact and select the Video button. From the Skype website: Navigate to the Skype website, log in, and click Calls. Find the contact, and then click Video Call. From a mobile device: Launch the Skype app, tap Calls, tap the contact, and then tap the camera icon to the right. This article explains how to make an HD call using Skype while meeting technical requirements. You need a fast smartphone or computer, a high-definition camera, and a high-speed network with sufficient bandwidth. The other Skype caller can't take advantage of your HD call unless they have a high-speed network connection, a high-definition camera, and up-to-date equipment. How to Make a Video Call on Skype From a Computer Once you've determined that your setup meets the requirements above, you can start an HD call from the Skype app or by using Skype online. In the Skype app, click the Calls button in the upper-left corner. Depending on your version of Skype, this button may be named Call. From the list of contacts, locate the one you want to invite to the call. Select the Video button to the right of that contact to instantly start the video call. Follow these steps to make a video call from the Skype website: Go to the Skype website and log in using the button in the upper-right corner. Click the Calls button. Click the Video Call button to reach your contact. You can also find the Video Call button in the upper-right corner of a conversation. How to Make a Skype Video Call From a Mobile Device If you have an iPhone 5, fourth-generation iPad, or later versions of either device, you can make HD calls using the Skype app. Here's how to do it. Tap the Calls menu from the bottom of the Skype app. Find the contact you want to start a video call with. Tap the camera icon to the right of the user to call them immediately. Alternatively, tap the name of the person you want to contact, then select Video call from the window that opens. Common Issues With Skype Calls If your Skype calls aren't in HD or aren't working at all, the program could be experiencing performance problems. You'll need to troubleshoot some common issues with Skype, but these things might be the problem: The version of Skype is out of date.Your internet connection is slow, or other programs may be taking up bandwidth.You don't have an HD camera.Other applications use the RAM that Skype needs to function properly.The Skype service may be down.You haven't granted the proper camera and microphone permissions to Skype. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit