ChatGPT Canvas
A collaborative two pane editing workspace inside ChatGPT for writing and coding projects that require iterative revision.
What it is
Two pane collaborative editing workspace inside ChatGPT. The left side is the chat conversation, and the right side is an editable document or code artifact. Available on ALL tiers (Free through Enterprise). Works on web, Windows, and macOS (mobile support coming soon). Launched in October 2024. Writing capabilities include inline editing, highlight to edit, shortcut actions (suggest edits, adjust length, change reading level, add polish), markdown formatting, version history with diff view, and export to PDF, Markdown, or Word. Coding capabilities include inline code editing, shortcuts (add logs, comments, fix bugs, port to language), Python execution in the browser, React/HTML sandbox rendering, and export to language files. Canvas now also supports spreadsheet editing, allowing users to create and manipulate tabular data directly in the canvas. ChatGPT for Excel integration lets users bring Canvas capabilities into Microsoft Excel workflows. Canvas works with GPTs via the GPT Builder.
Who it is for
Writers iterating on long form content with AI assistance, including essays, reports, blog posts, and documentation
Developers who want quick code editing and execution alongside a chat conversation for guidance
Students working on essays and assignments with AI guided revisions and reading level adjustments
Teams and individuals who work with spreadsheets and want AI assistance for data manipulation, formulas, and analysis
Anyone who finds the standard chat interface limiting for document or code work that requires iterative refinement
Pros and cons
Pros
- +Available on ALL tiers including Free, with no premium lock on any Canvas feature
- +Two pane editing feels natural for iterative work where you need to see the document and the conversation simultaneously
- +Python execution in the browser lets you write and test code without any external tools or setup
- +React/HTML sandbox rendering makes it possible to prototype interactive applications directly in ChatGPT
- +Version history with diff view lets you navigate between edits and undo changes confidently
- +Export to PDF, Markdown, and Word covers the most common output needs for documents
- +Spreadsheet support and ChatGPT for Excel integration extend Canvas beyond documents and code into tabular data workflows
Cons
- −Not available on mobile yet; Canvas requires the web, Windows, or macOS app
- −Not available with pro-series reasoning models (GPT-5.5 Pro), limiting advanced reasoning during Canvas sessions
- −Limited formatting options; Canvas supports basic markdown but not rich text formatting like headers, tables, or embedded images
- −No real time collaboration; Canvas is single user only, so teams cannot co edit a document simultaneously
- −No templates system; you start from scratch every time, with no way to save and reuse document structures
Pricing
- Canvas included
- Two pane editing
- Writing and coding shortcuts
- Canvas included
- All Free features
- More messages and uploads
- Canvas included
- All Go features
- GPT-5.5 Thinking access
- Expanded messaging limits
- Canvas included
- All Plus features
- 20x Plus messaging limits
Prices change; check the official pricing →