ChatGPT is a popular AI chatbot that can converse with you on various topics, generate content, and help you with various tasks. ChatGPT Plus is a premium subscription that gives you access to more features and capabilities, such as GPT-4, image processing, plugins, and web browsing. In this article, we will show you how to use ChatGPT Plus and make the most of your subscription.
ChatGPT Plus is a service that enhances the ChatGPT experience with more tools and options. ChatGPT Plus subscribers can use GPT-4, the most advanced language model from OpenAI, which powers Microsoft’s Bing AI. GPT-4 can generate more accurate and diverse responses, as well as write code, summarize text, and answer complex questions. ChatGPT Plus also allows you to upload and process images, such as transcribing, describing, or analyzing them. Additionally, ChatGPT Plus offers plugins that let you integrate ChatGPT with other applications and services, such as Gmail, Spotify, Wikipedia, and more. Finally, ChatGPT Plus enables you to browse the web with Bing, using natural language commands and queries.
To get ChatGPT Plus, you need to have an OpenAI account and upgrade to a Plus subscription. The upgrade costs $20 a month, but you can try it for free for 14 days. To upgrade, log into your OpenAI account and click on Upgrade on the lower left corner of the screen.
How to use GPT-4 with ChatGPT Plus
GPT-4 is the main attraction of ChatGPT Plus, as it is the most capable language model available to the public. GPT-4 can generate more coherent and diverse texts, as well as handle more complex tasks and queries. To use GPT-4 with ChatGPT Plus, follow these steps:
- Log into ChatGPT and start a new chat.
- Move the toggle to GPT-4 at the top of the ChatGPT window to switch to GPT-4. You can also switch back to GPT-3.5, the model behind the free version of ChatGPT, if you prefer.
- Start asking GPT-4 anything you want. You can use different prompts to test how GPT-4 performs versus GPT-3.5, or take advantage of the more capable model to write code or give it some text to summarize for you.
For example, you can ask GPT-4 to write a poem about love, or to summarize the latest news article from ZDNET. You can also ask GPT-4 to write a Python program that prints “Hello, world!” or to explain the difference between machine learning and deep learning.
How to upload and process images with ChatGPT Plus
ChatGPT Plus can also process images on all platforms: web, iOS, and Android. You can upload any image and ask ChatGPT to do something with it, such as transcribing, describing, or analyzing it. To upload and process images with ChatGPT Plus, follow these steps:
- Select GPT-4 as your model, as image upload is only available within GPT-4.
- Click or tap on the image icon within the text area.
- Choose your image and add what you want ChatGPT to do with it. You can ask it to transcribe it, describe it, or tell you something about it.
For example, you can upload a picture of a dog and ask ChatGPT to tell you its breed, or upload a picture of a painting and ask ChatGPT to describe its style and meaning.
How to use plugins with ChatGPT Plus
Plugins are another feature of ChatGPT Plus that let you integrate ChatGPT with other applications and services. Plugins allow you to use ChatGPT as a natural language interface to access and control various functions and features. For example, you can use ChatGPT to send and receive emails with Gmail, play and discover music with Spotify, search and read articles with Wikipedia, and more. To use plugins with ChatGPT Plus, follow these steps:
- Log into ChatGPT and start a new chat.
- Click or tap on the plugin icon on the lower right corner of the screen.
- Choose the plugin you want to use from the list. You can also search for a plugin by typing its name or category.
- Follow the instructions to connect ChatGPT with the plugin. You may need to log in or authorize ChatGPT to access the plugin.
- Start using the plugin with natural language commands and queries. You can also switch between plugins by clicking or tapping on the plugin icon again.
For example, you can use the Gmail plugin to send an email to your boss, or use the Spotify plugin to play your favorite playlist.
How to browse the web with Bing and ChatGPT Plus
The last feature of ChatGPT Plus is the ability to browse the web with Bing, using natural language commands and queries. You can use ChatGPT to search for anything on the web, open websites, navigate pages, and more. To browse the web with Bing and ChatGPT Plus, follow these steps:
- Log into ChatGPT and start a new chat.
- In the top middle of the screen, you have the option to use GPT-3.5 or GPT-4 as your model, and to use Chat or Browse as your feature. Select GPT-4 and Browse to start browsing the web with Bing.
- Type your request at the prompt. You can ask ChatGPT to search for something, open a website, go to a page, or anything else you would do with a web browser.
- After the response appears, you can type additional requests or click the plus icon to start over with a new chat.
For example, you can ask ChatGPT to search for the best laptops of 2023, or to open the ZDNET website and go to the Innovation section.
