The company behind ChatGPT decided to release the AI chatbot’s desktop version for macOS earlier than Windows back in May of this year, despite Microsoft being a major investor in OpenAI. For Windows users, the wait is finally over. The long-awaited ChatGPT desktop application is now accessible on Windows, but there is a catch: this is a “early version” intended only for those with paid subscriptions to ChatGPT’s Plus, Team, Enterprise, or Edu plans.
To start a new ChatGPT chat, simply use the Alt + Space keyboard shortcut after installing the app. You may ask ChatGPT questions, have it analyze photos, and upload files, among other basic functions. The desktop software has access to the most recent AI models from OpenAI. Nevertheless, according to the OpenAI support page for its Windows software, the Windows app still lacks a few functions that are present in the Mac and web versions.
With the app’s complete release, the business intends to add these missing capabilities, which include third-party authentication in the GPT Builder, Context Connectors via Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive, and Standard and Advanced Voice.
