ChatGPT desktop

by OpenAI · AI apps

FreemiumWindowsMac

OpenAI's ChatGPT as a desktop app with a quick-launch shortcut.

Official download from openai.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens openai.com, OpenAI's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is ChatGPT desktop?

The ChatGPT desktop app brings chats, file uploads and voice to a dedicated window you can open with a keyboard shortcut. A free tier is available; paid plans add higher limits.

Key features

  • Keyboard shortcut to open a chat
  • File and screenshot uploads
  • Voice conversations
  • Synced chat history

Good to know: The Mac app needs an Apple silicon Mac and a recent macOS. Check OpenAI's download page for current Windows and plan requirements.

Best for

  • Writing and research help
  • Quick questions while working
  • Summarising documents

Install

How to install ChatGPT desktop

  1. 1Open the official ChatGPT desktop download page on openai.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask chatgpt

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download ChatGPT desktop safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on openai.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

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FAQ

ChatGPT desktop questions

Where can I download ChatGPT desktop safely?

Download ChatGPT desktop only from OpenAI's official site at openai.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is ChatGPT desktop free?

ChatGPT desktop has a free plan with limits, and paid plans or upgrades for more features. Check openai.com for current pricing.

Does ChatGPT desktop work on Windows and Mac?

ChatGPT desktop is available for Windows, Mac. Check OpenAI's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install ChatGPT desktop from the command line?

Yes, with Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask chatgpt). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to ChatGPT desktop?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full ai apps list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.