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OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Projects to Free Users With New Memory and File Limits

The workspace feature arrives on web and Android with plan-based caps and customization, with iOS support rolling out in the coming days.

Overview

  • Projects let users group related chats, set project-specific instructions, control which files and info the AI can reference, and customize folders with colors and icons.
  • OpenAI set per‑project upload limits by plan: up to 5 files for Free, 25 for Plus (including Go/Edu), and 40 for Pro, Business, and Enterprise.
  • Project‑only memory keeps each workspace’s context separate from regular ChatGPT memory for more precise control.
  • The rollout is live on the web and in the Android app, with the iOS version scheduled to receive the feature in the coming days.
  • Some functionality remains subscription‑only, with at least one report noting that creating scheduled tasks still requires a paid plan.