OpenAI has introduced an early version of its ChatGPT app for Windows, allowing select users to access the platform directly from their PCs.
This release is available exclusively to ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Educational (Edu) subscribers, with broader availability planned for later in the year.
The desktop app brings several features designed to enhance user experience. With the Alt + Space shortcut, users can quickly summon ChatGPT without moving from their current tasks.
The app supports functions such as uploading files and photos for AI analysis, document summarisation, and image creation via the DALL-E 3 image generator.
Currently, the app is limited in some aspects, particularly the absence of voice functionality, which is present in the macOS version. OpenAI also notes that integrations with its GPT Store are not yet operational on the Windows app.
Despite these limitations, users can still benefit from advanced model improvements, including access to the latest version, OpenAI o1-preview.
Unlike the macOS version, which requires an Apple Silicon machine running the latest operating system, the Windows app has wider compatibility.
It runs on most devices operating Windows 10 version 17763.0 or higher, making it accessible to a wider audience. Free access to the app is expected to roll out before the end of the year.
The ChatGPT app for Windows can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store, providing users with a more seamless experience for using the AI-powered chatbot. OpenAI plans to continue updating and improving the app as it moves closer to the full release.
