ChatGPT — July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026

A comprehensive update to the ChatGPT desktop app introduces a redesigned experience for macOS and Windows users. Key improvements include a global switcher for Chat and Work modes, unified Recents for all conversations, and the integration of existing Projects directly into the app. Additionally, cloud-based Work conversations now sync across web, mobile, and desktop, ensuring seamless continuity for tasks across devices.

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ChatGPT desktop app experience updates
We’ve updated the ChatGPT desktop app to make it easier to choose between Chat and Work, find your conversations and Projects, and continue Work across devices. These updates are now live for all plans on macOS and Windows.
macOS and Windows
A clearer desktop layout: A global switcher lets you choose between ChatGPT and Codex. In ChatGPT, choose Chat for quick questions and conversational help, or Work to complete tasks end to end.
Unified Recents: Chat and Work conversations now appear together in Recents, where you can sort, filter, and pin them.
Projects in the desktop app: Your existing ChatGPT Projects now appear in the app. You can start a Chat conversation inside a Project or begin a Work thread using Project context.
Continue Work across devices: Cloud Work conversations now sync across web, mobile, and desktop, so you can start on one surface and continue on another. Local conversations stay on your computer.
Codex remains unchanged: As part of this update, Codex remains a separate view, and its workflows and history are unchanged. Quick Chats remain available for fast conversations.

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