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ChatGPT Canvas & Projects Update: Export Options, Deep Research, Voice Mode, and Mobile Workflow

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OpenAI has unveiled a significant set of updates for ChatGPT in June 2025, dramatically enhancing how users create, organize, and export work.
The new Canvas and Projects features transform ChatGPT from a simple conversational tool into a sophisticated productivity platform, rivaling apps like Notion, Google Docs, and even some coding IDEs. Here’s an in-depth look at what’s changed, why it matters, and how you can use these features to upgrade your workflow.

Canvas: A Smarter, Export-Ready Workspace

Flexible Export Options

The updated Canvas now lets users export their work in a range of practical formats—PDF, Word (.docx), Markdown, and code files (.py, .js, .sql). This change closes the gap between drafting and distribution, allowing you to take anything you create in ChatGPT directly into your professional pipeline or personal archive. The export function is now available across web, desktop, and mobile versions, making it seamless to move content from device to device.

  • For writers and professionals: Instantly send polished reports or articles as PDFs or Word documents.

  • For developers: Export runnable code with proper syntax highlighting straight from Canvas, ready for your IDE or GitHub.

  • For researchers: Export complex research or “Deep Research” reports to PDF for circulation or review.


Smarter Editing and Coding

Canvas has become a genuine multi-purpose editor. It recognizes code language automatically and retains formatting when exporting, reducing tedious manual work. The workspace supports collaborative brainstorming, prototyping, and even initial stages of publication—without the friction of copy-paste or app-hopping.


Projects: The Next-Level AI Workspace

Deep Research and Multi-Step Reasoning

Projects have evolved from simple chat threads to robust, context-rich workspaces. With Deep Research integration, Projects can now synthesize information from uploaded files, ongoing conversation, and real-time web data—all in one place. This means you can run multi-step research, get cited answers, and keep your project history organized and accessible.


Voice Mode and Hands-Free Work

A standout addition is the Voice Mode now available in Projects—across desktop and mobile. You can dictate instructions, brainstorm aloud, or edit documents hands-free. This is especially useful for mobile users, professionals on the go, or anyone who prefers voice input for accessibility or efficiency.


Enhanced Memory and Context

Projects now offer persistent memory: the AI remembers previous conversations, uploads, tone, and formatting preferences within a project. This long-term context tracking lets you resume work exactly where you left off—even weeks later—without re-explaining objectives or past discussions.


Mobile Parity and Model Switching

The mobile ChatGPT app now matches desktop features. Upload files, use voice mode, or switch between GPT models (like GPT-4o) from your phone or tablet. This erases the “desktop-only” barrier and enables complete workflows anywhere.


Workflow Upgrades and Organization

You can now...

  • Convert any chat to a Project: Drag and drop from your history, bringing full context with it.

  • Share Project threads: Unique links let you share specific discussions or research segments with colleagues.

  • Define project goals and instructions: Each Project has a sidebar for objectives and rules, giving you mini-personas tailored for each workspace.

  • Global search across Projects: Retrieve information from all your workspaces instantly.


Security and Compliance

OpenAI is targeting professional and enterprise use with compliance enhancements:

  • Encryption at rest and audit logs for Team and Enterprise plans.

  • Opt-out options for training use of your data.

  • These features make ChatGPT more attractive for regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and law.


What Does This Mean for Users?

  • Productivity: No more jumping between apps—everything from brainstorming and research to formatting and export happens within ChatGPT.

  • Flexibility: Full feature parity across desktop and mobile, plus voice support, means you can work wherever, however you prefer.

  • Professionalism: Support for coding formats, proper document export, and compliance tools bring ChatGPT closer to the standards of traditional work tools.

  • Ease of Use: Drag-and-drop organization, memory features, and global search reduce friction and save time, especially for complex or long-running projects.


Current Limits and What’s Next

  • Plus/Pro Only: Most advanced features are limited to paid users, with a phased rollout to free accounts likely later this summer.

  • Not a Complete PM Tool (Yet): Projects lack native calendars, kanban boards, and advanced task management—so Notion, Trello, and others remain relevant for project management.

  • Minor UI Lag: Some users report slight lag when switching between large Projects or retrieving context from old files; fixes are reportedly underway.


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