OpenAI has announced the release of an early version of a brand-new ChatGPT Windows application! With this app, users no longer need to open a web page each time; simply press the Alt + Space combination key to easily summon ChatGPT.
OpenAI has made desktop versions available for both Mac and Windows operating systems, but currently, it is only accessible to paid users. This means that those who wish to experience it need to have a paid account with ChatGPT. Whether you are a Plus, Enterprise, Team, or Edu user, as long as you are a paid user, you can log in and use it. This is undoubtedly good news for those who want to use ChatGPT anytime, anywhere.
OpenAI stated that they plan to allow free users to access the application after it has been improved. Of course, as a beta version, it is not yet perfect. Some features are temporarily missing, such as the lack of advanced voice mode support, which means you cannot converse with the AI through voice. However, OpenAI promises to continuously improve and add more features in subsequent updates.
Here are the specific usage instructions for the ChatGPT Windows application:
Users can use Companion Chat to immediately ask ChatGPT anything, upload files, generate new images, or start a new conversation.
To open Companion Chat, press the Alt + Space key when the ChatGPT application is open. Companion Chat remembers its last position and resets to the bottom center of the screen when the application is reset.
You can clear the content in Companion Chat by selecting New chat at the top of the window.
You can continue the conversation in the ChatGPT application at any time by selecting the "Open in Main Window" button at the top of the window.
If you accidentally close the Companion Chat window, you can continue the conversation in the ChatGPT application by opening it from the chat history in the sidebar.
The official reminder states that if the Companion Chat shortcut is occupied by another Windows application, it cannot be used in ChatGPT. Additionally, the feature to update the Companion Chat shortcut is not yet supported.
Key Points:
🌟 Currently, the ChatGPT Windows application is only available to paid users, supporting various types of paid accounts.
💡 By pressing the Alt + Space combination key, users can easily summon ChatGPT for a conversation.
🔧 The beta version of the application is missing some advanced features, which will be continuously updated to improve the experience.