Ever leave a meeting thinking “What did we decide again?” This tutorial shows how to hit Record in the ChatGPT desktop app, let it run quietly in the background, and then generate a clear recap.
Download desktop app
Download the ChatGPT desktop app and sign in. Make sure you’re on one of the Pro plans for full feature availability.
Confirm meeting setup
Launch the meeting, lecture, or session on your computer. Quick check before you start:
- You can clearly hear the audio
- You have permission to record other people
Start recording
Tap the Record button inside the ChatGPT desktop app. A recording panel will appear and run quietly in the background while you continue your session.
Capture important parts
Let the session run normally while the recorder works.
Do what is necessary:
- Keep the meeting audio clear
- Avoid switching audio devices unless you must
Stop and submit recording
When you are finished, press Stop. Send the recording to ChatGPT so it can process it.
Get structured breakdown
ChatGPT will generate an organized output such as:
- A clear summary
- Key points
- Action items
- Suggested follow ups
Ask follow up questions
You can chat with the transcript to get exactly what you need. Try prompts like:
“Turn this into a short update for my team channel”“List the decisions made and who owns each next step”Note: If the meeting is long or complex, naturally pause between agenda items so the audio creates clear mental sections for better summaries.