Overview

ChatGPT for macOS is OpenAI's official native desktop app. Open it from anywhere with Option+Space, keep a companion window on top while you work, and use Work with Apps to read and edit code in Xcode, VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Terminal, and Notes with diff previews. It supports voice conversations, screenshots and photos, file and document analysis, image generation, data analysis, web browsing, Projects for organizing context, scheduled Tasks, memory, and custom instructions, with the latest OpenAI models available on your plan. ChatGPT also offers Dots, always-on agents you set up in the desktop app. A dot has its own cloud computer and browser, keeps working on a responsibility between conversations, remembers your preferences, connects to thousands of apps, and can be reached from ChatGPT, Slack, and Microsoft Teams. Dots launched on 29 September 2026 for Pro, Business Premium, and Enterprise plans in select markets.

Pricing: Free; Go $8/month, Plus $20/month, Pro from $100/month, Business from $20/seat/month

Minimum macOS: 14.0 (Sonoma)

Architecture: Apple Silicon

Key Features

Instant access via Option+Space keyboard shortcut
Advanced Voice Mode with 9 different voices and natural conversation
Work with Apps: Deep integration with Xcode, VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Terminal, Notes, and more
Direct code editing in IDEs with diff preview and auto-apply
Companion window that stays on top for side-by-side productivity
Screenshot and photo capture with AI analysis
Voice input and conversation capabilities
Projects feature for organizing context, files, and chats
Tasks feature for scheduled and recurring AI tasks
Memory function for personalized interactions
Custom instructions for tailored responses
Image generation and the latest OpenAI models, depending on your plan
Code Interpreter for data analysis
Web browsing for real-time information
File upload and analysis (documents, images, code)
Dots: always-on agents with their own cloud computer (Pro, Business Premium, Enterprise)