OpenAI has recently launched a Windows app for ChatGPT, marking a significant expansion of its AI chatbot's accessibility. This new app is currently available to ChatGPT Plus, Team, Enterprise, and Edu subscribers, providing them with a more integrated and efficient way to interact with the AI on their Windows devices , .

The Windows app offers several productivity features, including the ability to minimize the app to a small "companion" window, allowing users to multitask more effectively while using ChatGPT alongside other applications . This feature is similar to the one available in the macOS version, which was released earlier this year.

Despite being in a preview phase, the app is designed to consume less memory and CPU, making it a lightweight addition to the Windows ecosystem. OpenAI plans to release a full version later this year, which will be accessible to all users, including those on the free tier , .

The app also introduces a convenient keyboard shortcut (Alt + Space) to quickly invoke ChatGPT, streamlining the process of interacting with the AI without needing to navigate to the OpenAI website .

This launch follows the earlier release of the ChatGPT app for macOS, which debuted in June 2024. The Windows app aims to enhance user productivity by providing faster access to ChatGPT's capabilities and is expected to further integrate into the Microsoft desktop environment as it evolves , .