# ChatGPT for Mac

> OpenAI's ChatGPT desktop app, with context from your files, screenshots and screen

Source: https://optioncmd.com/chatgpt
Website: https://openai.com/chatgpt/desktop/?utm_source=optioncmd
Pricing: Freemium
Categories: [AI apps](https://optioncmd.com/categories/ai-apps.md)
Listed: 2026-10-28
Updated: 2026-10-28

ChatGPT for Mac is OpenAI's desktop app for ChatGPT. It brings ChatGPT Work and Codex to your desktop, with context from your email, screenshots, files and anything on your screen.

**Key features:**

- Use ChatGPT with context from your email, screenshots, files and what is on your screen.
- Open Codex from the same app, and update from the Codex app if you already use it.
- Delegate tasks with ChatGPT Work on Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise plans.

You can sign up for ChatGPT for free, and ChatGPT Work requires a Plus, Pro, Business or Enterprise plan. Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android, and a ChatGPT Classic app is also offered for Mac and Windows.

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