OpenAI has officially released a dedicated ChatGPT application for Windows, marking an exciting development for users who have been waiting for a native desktop experience. While ChatGPT has been available as an app on Android, iOS, and macOS, Windows users previously relied on the built-in Copilot app or accessed the service through the website.
Availability and Access Currently, the ChatGPT Windows app is exclusive to paid subscribers, including ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Edu users. OpenAI plans to roll out a version for all users later this year.
In an announcement on X (formerly Twitter), OpenAI stated, "Today, ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Edu users can start testing an early version of the Windows desktop app. Get faster access to ChatGPT on your PC with the Alt + Space shortcut."
Features of the ChatGPT Windows App The new app offers several user-friendly features:
Quick Access: A dedicated Alt + Space keyboard shortcut enables users to quickly open the ChatGPT interface.
Multitasking: Users can minimize the app window, allowing them to access ChatGPT while working on other tasks.
Full Feature Set: The Windows app includes all the functionalities available in its macOS, Android, and iOS counterparts, such as photo uploads and access to GPT-4 and OpenAI's O1 preview.
However, some features, like advanced voice mode and integration with OpenAI's GPT store, are not yet available in the Windows app.
Windows users eager to try the ChatGPT app can start downloading it if they have a qualifying subscription. With this launch, OpenAI continues to enhance accessibility and usability for users across different platforms.