Among OpenAI’s many big updates this week was a new ChatGPT app for MacOS. Here’s how to use it and when Windows users can get in on the fun.
OpenAI just launched a new ChatGPT app for MacOS, with a Windows app coming later this year. The announcement came alongside a string of new unveilings, including the new GPT-4o model, which will be available for free ChatGPT users, and a new voice mode for Plus users that will include an improved voice feature.
While most ChatGPT users will have to wait weeks to see many of these updates, the desktop app for MacOS is available to use right now for Plus subscribers, with OpenAI planning access for all users in the coming months. The MacOS app features a fast, user-friendly interface that sets itself apart from others with its simplicity. Here’s what makes it even more helpful: You can access it anytime with a keyboard shortcut.
When using the ChatGPT desktop app, pressing Option + Space Bar pulls up a text bar to enter a prompt, no matter what app you use.
What you need: To use the ChatGPT app, you need an OpenAI account with a ChatGPT Plus subscription and a MacBook or Mac desktop computer with MacOS 14 and Apple Silicon (M1 or better).
1. Download OpenAI’s ChatGPT app
The MacOS ChatGPT app is initially available for Plus subscribers, with OpenAI planning to expand access for all users over the coming months. Currently, the ChatGPT app isn’t listed in the Mac App Store, so searching for it there will reveal several independent apps and copycats that may not perform like the original.
