Live video conferences with support for up to 12 people.
Many users across the world have decided to ditch their typical instant messaging applications in favour of something a little bit more advanced; that application is called ooVoo.
This application allows users to comfortably and easily create video conferences with up to 12 different people simultaneously. The bypasses other popular applications based on peer-to-peer technology like Skype which offers less features and can connect with fewer people at the same time.
In order to get started with ooVoo, you're first required to download and install their application. After you've done that, you should create a free account on ooVoo's web site and from there add your contacts to populate your contact list.
The program isn't all about video chat either, with ooVoo, you can execute text chat, voice calls and send SMS text messages to mobile phone numbers across the planet.
Though all of the services which ooVoo offers are not free, you're able to have a three-way video conversation completely free of charge. With regards to Skype, the prices of voice calls and SMS text messages are about the same. Quality-wise, this video and voice application supports high-quality conferencing yet it currently lacks support for high-definition calls.
One last feature worth mentioning is the remote desktop-type feature which allows users to share screens, giving call parties a view of your current Windows desktop.
Features of ooVoo
- Integrates with Instagram, Viber and WhatsApp.
- Contacts: View and manage contacts and add friends.
- Cross-platform: Works on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows.
- File sharing: Share photos, videos and other files.
- Games: Play online games with friends during a call.
- Group text chat: Create group chat rooms.
- Group video calls: Connect up to 12 people in one call.
- HD Video: High definition video and audio.
- Screen sharing: Share your screen with other participants.
- Text messaging: Send text messages to friends.
- Video Filters: Add fun filters to video calls.
- Video chat: 6-way video conferencing.
- Video effects: Add fun effects to video calls.
- Video messaging: Record, send and watch video messages.
- Video recording: Record video calls with friends.
- Voice calls: Make free voice calls with friends.
Compatibility and License
ooVoo is provided under a freeware license on Windows from instant messaging software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 7.0.4 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can ooVoo run on?
ooVoo can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
Other operating systems: The latest ooVoo version from 2024 is also available for Android, Mac and an online version. These are often available from the app store.
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