How to Use ChatGPT on a Mac – MUO – MakeUseOf
Although OpenAI doesn’t have an official desktop app, you still have multiple options to easily access and use ChatGPT on your Mac.
OpenAI's ChatGPT is, without a doubt, the leading public AI tool. You can use it to generate text, research, and improve your overall productivity. It works just fine on macOS, making it the best chatbot for Mac users.
But you might be wondering how exactly you can use ChatGPT on a Mac. Luckily, you don't have to worry if you've ever used it on another device because the steps are identical. However, if you are new to this, follow the steps below.
OpenAI doesn't offer an official ChatGPT desktop app for macOS. Therefore, accessing ChatGPT through its website in your browser is still the best way to use ChatGPT on a Mac.
Here's how to use the AI chatbot in your browser:
As soon as you're done, you can access ChatGPT and begin to type in your prompts. You can use your browser to access ChatGPT alternatives as well if you'd like to explore other chatbots.
By default, you get GPT 3.5 for free. You have to pay for ChatGPT Plus to access GPT 4, a better and more creative version of GPT 3.5.
While the browser is the most reliable way to access ChatGPT on a Mac, some other methods could shorten the steps you need to take to use it.
That's about all the known ways you can use OpenAI's chatbot on a Mac. If you run into any issues, check out our list of common ChatGPT errors for assistance.
Accessing ChatGPT through your Mac's browser is the safest option for now. If you don't mind paying for a third-party app, you can go ahead and get one of them, like MacGPT, for example. However, it's probably a good idea to wait and see if OpenAI releases a desktop app for macOS, although that seems unlikely.
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