Projects allow ChatGPT chats to be arranged according to each specific topic, while adding the option of setting up separate instructions for how AI responds or limiting the source of information and messages that AI can refer to.
OpenAI also increased the number of files that can be downloaded: free users are allowed to add up to 5 files, Plus package is 25 and Pro package is 40. Users in every package can customize the color and icon for each Project.
In recent times, OpenAI has often applied a drop-off strategy by gradually bringing high-end features down to free users.
Tools like Deep Research or ChatGPT Voice used to be paid privileges, but now they are widely popular. Providing free features that are part of the paid package, but with limitations, is also considered a way to encourage users to upgrade.
The newly launched GPT-5 also follows this direction, free for all users but has a more strict limit on the number of times used.
Projects is now available to web users and the ChatGPT application on Android. The iOS version is expected to be updated in the next few days.
