How Letter IRL Works

Sending a real, physical letter has never been easier. Here's how to go from thought to mailbox in just a few minutes.

01

Open ChatGPT

Start by opening ChatGPT on your computer or phone. Letter IRL is available as an app that works directly within ChatGPT — no separate downloads needed.

💡Make sure you have a ChatGPT account. Letter IRL works with both free and paid ChatGPT plans.
02

Start a Conversation

Tell ChatGPT you want to send a letter. You can say something like "I want to send a thank you letter to my grandmother" or "Help me write a letter to my old college roommate."

💡Be as specific or vague as you'd like — ChatGPT will help you craft the perfect message.
03

Compose Your Letter

Work with ChatGPT to write your letter. It will help you find the right words, suggest improvements, and format everything beautifully. You're in control of the final message.

💡You can ask for different tones — formal, casual, heartfelt, funny — whatever fits your relationship with the recipient.
04

Add Addresses

Provide the recipient's mailing address and your return address. Letter IRL validates addresses through USPS to ensure successful delivery.

💡Don't worry about formatting — just provide the address and we'll handle the rest.
05

Preview & Confirm

Review your letter and see exactly how it will look when printed. You'll see the letter cost before confirming. Make any final changes, then approve to send.

💡Pre-pay for letters by purchasing a Letter Pack. You can buy them through the dashboard.
06

Track Delivery

After sending, you can track your letter's journey. We'll let you know when it's printed, when it's mailed, and when it's estimated to arrive.

💡Most letters arrive within 3-7 business days via USPS First Class Mail.

Example Conversation

You

I want to send a thank you letter to my friend Sarah who helped me move last weekend. She lives in Boston.

AI

I'd be happy to help you write a thank you letter to Sarah! I'll draft something heartfelt that expresses your gratitude for her help with the move. Here's a draft...

[ChatGPT presents a draft letter]

You

That's perfect! Can you also mention her dog Max who kept us company?

AI

Great addition! I've updated the letter to include Max. Would you like to preview how it will look when printed and get a quote?

Ready to Send Your Letter?

It takes just a few minutes to compose and send a real letter that will make someone's day.

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Works with MCP Clients

Already use an MCP-compatible AI assistant? Letter IRL is also available as an MCP server, letting you send real letters from any tool that supports the Model Context Protocol.

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