Telegram Desktop 6.0.2

Messaging apps shouldn’t feel like a second job. Telegram Desktop is the desktop you open, type, and ship—without babysitting device syncs or chasing missing media. In the latest version, it’s still the same fast, secure client you know from mobile, but with desktop flourishes that matter when you work at a keyboard all day: power search that chews through years of chats, multi-window, drag-and-drop files, and a portable build that runs anywhere. Teams keep a single full version pinned, watch the release notes, and stash installer checksums so behavior stays identical across machines. 

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Key Features

• True multi-device — start on phone, continue on desktop; messages and media sync instantly with no device limits.
• Fast file hand-offs — drag & drop up to 2 GB per file, pin essentials, and forward across chats without re-uploads.
• Power search — jump to any message, person, or media type; filter by date or file kind to find “that PDF from last fall” in seconds.
• Folders & multi-window — keep work, family, and communities tidy with folders; pop chats to separate windows when you need side-by-side focus.
• Voice/video calls & screen sharing — crisp calls, lightweight group video, and quick “show screen” moments for remote help.
• Stickers, emoji, and bots that actually help — add keyboards, mini-apps, polls, reminders—without leaving the chat.
• Flexible deployment — choose setup or portable build; easy to keep a standalone installer on a shared drive with version tag and checksums for audits. (If your environment prefers offline activation or a “pre-activated” lab image, note the exact build in a team readme.) 

What’s New

• 6.0.2 (Aug 2, 2025) — current stable with bug-fixes and under-the-hood improvements; track releases on GitHub for precise notes. 
• Ongoing Desktop builds continue the gradual polish: stability, UI niceties, and compatibility improvements across Windows (including Windows on ARM) and portable packaging. 

Free Download — Telegram Desktop 6.0.2

Pro Tips

• Pin your “daily three.” Pin the three chats you open every morning; pair with a “Work” folder so focus survives busy days.
• Use Saved Messages like a clipboard. Drop files/links there from phone, pick them up on desktop; it’s the fastest personal inbox you’ll ever have.
• Right-click power moves. Right-click a message for “Copy Link,” “Forward,” or “Select” to batch actions; learn the hotkeys once and you’ll never scroll-hunt again.
• Media discipline. For long threads, forward big files as links from Saved Messages instead of re-sending; your team (and SSD) will thank you.
• Version hygiene. Keep a tiny version.txt next to your installer with the latest version, link to release notes, and the installer checksums. Update together to avoid “why is mine different?” moments. 

Comparisons with Similar Tools

• Discord — great for communities and voice rooms; Telegram Desktop is leaner for fast, private 1:1 and small-team threads with better search across huge histories. 
• Skype — classic video calling and PSTN features; Telegram wins for channel/bot ecosystems and friction-free multi-device sync. 

System Requirements

• OS: Windows 7 or later (Desktop officially supports Windows 7+; Windows on ARM builds available). 
• Packages: Installer (x64) and Portable builds provided on the official site. 
• Storage/RAM: Lightweight; allow a few hundred MB for app + cache, more if you auto-download media.
• Notes: Keep GPU and audio drivers current for best call quality; if you roam between machines, the portable build keeps you productive without admin rights.