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Arc is a Chromium-based browser for Windows and Mac with Spaces, Profiles, Split View, integrations, and optional Arc Max AI features to keep browsing organized.

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Overview

Arc is a desktop web browser from The Browser Company, built around a more organized and private browsing workflow than the default tab-heavy browser model. The homepage positions it as a calmer way to use the internet, with tools for separating different parts of your online life and reducing clutter.

The product is built on Chromium, supports Chrome Extensions, and is available on Windows and Mac. Arc also includes optional Arc Max AI features and a set of integrations that connect common services like calendar, mail, documents, design tools, and music inside the browser.

Core features

Spaces and Profiles

Organize browsing into separate work, study, or hobby contexts with Spaces and Profiles so different parts of your life stay separated.

Customizable layout

Use Split View, Themes, and related setup options to shape the browser around your preferences and workflows.

Chromium compatibility

Browse on a Chromium base that supports Chrome Extensions and website compatibility, while Arc says it removes parts it considers tied to ad business behavior.

Arc Max AI tools

Use Arc Max to generate 5 Second Previews, ask ChatGPT from the command bar, rename pinned tab titles, and tidy download names.

Built-in app integrations

Open integrations for tools such as Google Calendar, Gmail, Notion, Google Docs, Google Meet, Spotify, Linear, GitHub, Figma, and more.

Chrome import

Import Chrome data into Arc quickly, with the FAQ stating that Chrome data can be imported in less than 5 seconds.

Ways to use Arc

  • Separate different parts of your day

    Keep work, personal browsing, study, and side projects in separate Spaces and Profiles so tabs and settings stay organized by context.

  • Speed up tab and file management

    Turn on Arc Max to preview links before opening them, rename tabs and downloads automatically, and reduce manual cleanup in the sidebar and downloads folder.

  • Work with connected apps

    Connect services like Gmail, Calendar, Notion, Spotify, Linear, GitHub, and Figma to surface the tools you already use without leaving the browser.

  • Switch from Chrome with extensions intact

    Use Arc on Windows or Mac when you want a Chromium browser that supports Chrome Extensions and Chrome imports while keeping the browser layout more structured.

  • Multitask with meetings and media

    Use the integrations and picture-in-picture support for Google Meet and YouTube to multitask during meetings or media playback.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Supports Chrome Extensions and Chrome data import.
  • Offers built-in organization tools such as Spaces, Profiles, and Split View.
  • Includes Arc Max features for previews, tab titles, and downloads.
  • Provides integrations for widely used apps across productivity, engineering, design, and social workflows.
  • States that it does not sell user data and does not know which websites users visit or what they search for.

Cons

  • The FAQ says Arc does not support Linux.
  • The pricing page currently returns a 404, so the current pricing structure is not confirmed from the provided sources.
  • Some AI features in Arc Max require additional setup, and Ask ChatGPT requires a ChatGPT account signed into the current Arc profile.

FAQ

What is Arc designed to do?

Arc is a Chromium-based browser for people who want a more organized browsing workflow, with support for Spaces, Profiles, Split View, Themes, and Arc Max AI features.

Which platforms does Arc support?

Arc is available on Windows and Mac. The FAQ also says Arc does not currently support Linux.

Does Arc support Chrome extensions and Chrome import?

Yes. Arc supports 100% of the Chrome Extensions that Chrome supports, and the FAQ says you can import your Chrome data into Arc in less than 5 seconds.

How does Arc describe privacy and data use?

Arc says it does not know which websites you visit or what you search for, and it does not sell your data. The company also says it has a pledge not to violate user trust.

What is Arc Max?

Arc Max is an optional set of AI features that you can turn on from the command bar. The page highlights 5 Second Previews, Ask ChatGPT, Tidy Tab Titles, and Tidy Downloads.

Quick Facts

Category
Web browser
Platform
Windows, Mac
Base
Chromium
Source domain
arc.net
Integrations
Google Calendar, Gmail, Notion, Google Docs, Google Meet, Spotify, Linear, GitHub, Figma
Pricing
Current pricing page unavailable (404)