# Microsoft Copilot App Now Live for macOS
Microsoft has officially introduced its **Copilot AI assistant** as an independent application for **macOS**, representing a major enhancement of its AI-driven toolset. The app is now accessible for **free download** from the **Mac App Store**, bringing the AI assistant directly to Apple clientele.
## A Much-Anticipated Launch
While Microsoft had previously enabled Mac users to utilize **Copilot** via a **web-based interface**, this is the first occasion a **dedicated macOS app** has been released. There was a short window when the **iPad version** of Copilot was operational on Mac, but that option was promptly revoked.
With this release, Microsoft joins the ranks of **OpenAI’s ChatGPT** and **Anthropic’s Claude**, both of which have rolled out their native macOS applications.
## Features and Functionalities
The **Copilot app for macOS** provides a variety of AI-driven features, such as:
– **Text Processing**: Summarizing, translating, and creating text-based materials.
– **Coding Support**: Debugging, producing scripts, and resolving programming challenges.
– **Creative Writing**: Generating ideas, composing reports, and drafting documents.
– **Image Creation**: Utilizing **DALL·E 3** for generating AI-based visuals.
– **Smooth Integration**: An **OS-wide keyboard shortcut** enables users to swiftly call up Copilot from any location on their Mac.
## Powered by OpenAI and Microsoft AI
Microsoft’s **Copilot** utilizes **OpenAI’s GPT-4** and **DALL·E 3**, along with its own **Prometheus AI model**. This is in line with Microsoft’s comprehensive AI strategy, which has involved **billions of dollars invested** into OpenAI to bolster AI-enhanced services throughout its ecosystem.
## System Prerequisites
To operate **Copilot for macOS**, users need to have:
– A **Mac equipped with an M1 chip or newer**
– **macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later**
This specification is consistent with Apple’s own **generative AI capabilities**, which similarly require contemporary Apple Silicon processors.
## An Expanding AI Ecosystem
With Microsoft’s **Copilot**, OpenAI’s **ChatGPT**, and Anthropic’s **Claude** all now offered as **native macOS applications**, AI-powered assistants are increasingly becoming an essential aspect of the **desktop computing experience**.
For Mac users seeking an AI-powered assistant, the **free availability of Copilot** presents an attractive option to consider.
