Downloading SkypeAnime 1.4.0.1 from the developer's website was possible when we last checked. We cannot confirm if there is a free download of this software available.
We cannot guarantee that the program is safe to download as it will be downloaded from the developer's website. Before launching the program, check it with any free antivirus software. Rundll32.exe, Skype.exe or SkypeAnime.exe are the common file names to indicate the SkypeAnime installer.
The program lies within Communication Tools, more precisely Instant messaging. You can launch SkypeAnime on Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 32 and 64-bit. The actual developer of the free program is Maxim Harizanov. The most popular versions among the program users are 1.4 and 1.3.
From the developer:
SkypeAnime is small application which enables you to use animated GIF avatars in Skype.
Because Skype doesn't natively support animated avatars, the program uses advanced methods - the program actually changes the Skype avatar to one frame of the selected GIF, over a period of time. That often causes traffic overload, so I recommend you to run the program just for 10 - 15 minutes or Skype might get unusable.
You may want to check out more software, such as Active Worlds, USRobotics Cordless Skype Dual Phone or Cordless DUALphone Suite, which might be similar to SkypeAnime.