Official Windows desktop guide
ChatGPT for Windows.
OpenAI offers an official ChatGPT desktop app for Windows through the Microsoft Store. It is free, works with every plan including Free, syncs your history and updates automatically — plus a global Alt+Space shortcut, file drag-and-drop and voice.
The desktop app is official and free from OpenAI. This website is an independent guide and is not affiliated with OpenAI. Always confirm the publisher is OpenAI and verify current requirements yourself.
Step by step
Install ChatGPT on Windows.
Five steps to get the official OpenAI desktop app running on Windows. These steps describe the general flow; exact screens can change with Windows and Store updates.
Open the Microsoft Store
On your Windows PC, open the Microsoft Store from the Start menu or the taskbar.
Search for ChatGPT
Search for ChatGPT and confirm the listing is published by OpenAI, since copycat apps also appear in results.
Install the app
Click Get or Install. The official desktop app is free and works with every plan, including Free.
Open and sign in
Launch ChatGPT and sign in with your OpenAI account, so your chat history syncs with chatgpt.com and your other devices.
Set the global shortcut
Press Alt+Space to open ChatGPT from anywhere, and try drag-and-drop file uploads and voice mode.
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What the desktop app adds
The official ChatGPT desktop app is free from OpenAI and works with every plan, including Free. It syncs your chat history across devices and updates automatically. On top of that it adds a global keyboard shortcut (Alt+Space), drag-and-drop file uploads, voice mode and the ability to give ChatGPT screenshot or screen context so you can ask about what is on your screen.
System requirements
The Windows desktop app generally requires Windows 10 version 1809 or later, supports x64 and ARM64 PCs, and recommends around 4 GB of RAM. Requirements can change between releases, so check the current requirements on the Microsoft Store listing or OpenAI's help center rather than relying on these figures alone.
Confirm the publisher is OpenAI
Install from the Microsoft Store and confirm the publisher is OpenAI. Many copycat apps mimic the name or icon, and third-party download sites can bundle modified versions. When in doubt, start from openai.com/chatgpt/download or chatgpt.com and follow the official links.
Is it free?
The desktop app is free to install and use, and you do not need a paid plan to run it. Paid plans add higher limits and more features. Confirm current pricing on OpenAI's pricing page before subscribing.
Related guides
On a Mac instead? See the ChatGPT for Mac guide. On mobile, see ChatGPT on iPhone or ChatGPT on Android. For the full picture, start at our ChatGPT app home guide.
FAQ
Windows desktop questions.
Common questions about the official ChatGPT desktop app for Windows — see the full ChatGPT app FAQ.
Is there an official ChatGPT desktop app for Windows?
Yes. OpenAI offers an official ChatGPT desktop app for Windows, available through the Microsoft Store. It is free, works with every plan including Free, syncs your chat history and updates automatically. Confirm the publisher is OpenAI before installing.
How do I install the ChatGPT app on Windows?
Open the Microsoft Store, search for ChatGPT, confirm the listing is published by OpenAI, and click Get or Install. Then launch the app and sign in with your OpenAI account. Verify steps on OpenAI's help center if the Store layout has changed.
Is the ChatGPT Windows app free?
Yes, the official ChatGPT desktop app is free to install and works with every plan, including Free. Paid plans add higher limits and more features, but you do not need a paid plan to use the desktop app. Confirm current plan details on OpenAI's pricing page.
What is the ChatGPT keyboard shortcut on Windows?
On Windows the ChatGPT desktop app uses a global keyboard shortcut, Alt+Space, to open a quick chat window from anywhere. This lets you ask a question without switching away from your current app. Check current shortcuts in the app settings.
What are the system requirements for ChatGPT on Windows?
The Windows desktop app generally requires Windows 10 version 1809 or later, supports x64 and ARM64 PCs, and recommends around 4 GB of RAM. Requirements can change between releases, so check the current requirements on the Microsoft Store listing or OpenAI's help center.
Does the ChatGPT desktop app update automatically?
Yes. The official desktop app updates automatically, so you generally do not need to reinstall it to get new features. If updates are managed by the Microsoft Store, keep Store updates enabled.
What can the ChatGPT desktop app do that the web version cannot?
The desktop app adds a global keyboard shortcut, drag-and-drop file uploads, voice mode and the ability to give ChatGPT screenshot or screen context, on top of syncing your history. The web app at chatgpt.com remains a good no-install option.
How do I make sure I am downloading the real ChatGPT app on Windows?
Install from the Microsoft Store and confirm the publisher is OpenAI. Avoid third-party download sites and copycat apps that mimic the name or icon. When in doubt, start from openai.com or chatgpt.com and follow the official links.