ChatGPT Projects Now Free: How to Use Them and Key Features You Should Know

OpenAI has rolled out a major update for ChatGPT, making Projects available to free users. Earlier limited to paid subscribers, this feature is designed to help users stay more organised by creating digital workspaces where tasks, files, and conversations come together seamlessly.

🔎 What Are ChatGPT Projects?

ChatGPT Projects act as intelligent folders that store everything related to a task or long-term project in one place. Users can:

• Group conversations under a single project.
• Upload reference files for easy access.
• Set custom instructions so ChatGPT remembers your preferences and context.
• Use built-in project memory, which ensures the model recalls details without requiring repeated uploads or instructions.

To make organisation simpler, Projects can also be customised with colours and icons, making it easier to differentiate between multiple projects.

📲 Availability Across Devices

Currently, ChatGPT Projects are available on the web version and Android app, with an iOS rollout coming soon. The feature syncs across devices, so users can start on one device and continue on another without losing context.

💡 Why Projects Can Change the Way You Use ChatGPT

• Stay Organised: Keep conversations, instructions, and files in one dedicated space.
• Work Across Devices: Switch between mobile and desktop without context loss.
• Perfect for Recurring Tasks: Ideal for research, weekly reports, and content planning.

🚀 New Features with Projects

• OpenAI has also introduced several enhancements to improve the overall experience:
• Project-specific memory controls – more precise control over what ChatGPT remembers.
• Bigger file uploads –

Free users: up to 5 files per project

Plus users: up to 25 files

Pro, Business, Enterprise users: up to 40 files