Skype Databases

Overview

Evidence: Skype Databases Description: Collect Skype Databases Category: Applications Platform: windows Short Name: skypdb Is Parsed: No Sent to Investigation Hub: No Collect File(s): Yes

Background

Skype stores chat messages, call history, contacts, and configuration data in SQLite databases (main.db, skype.db) and XML files. Both classic Skype and modern UWP versions maintain these databases with message history and metadata.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about skype databases.

Collection Method

This collector gathers Skype database files from Roaming, LocalState app packages, and legacy Application Data directories, collecting message databases, shared XML files, configuration files, and chat sync data.

Forensic Value

Skype databases contain chat messages, call logs, contact lists, file transfer records, and user activities. This is essential for investigating communications, establishing timelines, identifying contacts, and recovering conversation evidence.