Arc AI

Arc AI is an AI assistant app that reads the active screen to summarize, read aloud, extract data, rewrite text, and answer follow-up questions.

Arc AI is an on-demand screen assistant that works directly on top of active applications without requiring manual copy-pasting. On Android, it operates as a floating sidebar, while on Mac it opens via a keyboard shortcut over any window. It processes screen content to generate summaries, read text aloud in natural voices, rewrite sentences, extract structured data like dates and contacts, or create flashcard decks. Arc AI operates only when triggered by the user and automatically disables itself across roughly 400 sensitive banking, crypto, and password manager apps. Results can be inserted directly back into active input fields or saved locally with optional Google Drive backup.

Arc AI at a glance

Best for: Student, Product manager, Software engineer
Runs on: macOS, Android, Windows, iOS
Pricing: Free plan includes 7 requests per week; Premium plan offers unlimited usage with in-app local currency pricing.
Released: September 2026
Category: AI productivity tool
Website: arcassistant.app

Key features

Summarize articles, PDFs, and threads into numbered key points
Read screen content aloud with automatic language detection
Rewrite, fix grammar, and insert replies directly into text fields
Extract dates, contacts, tracking codes, and links without highlighting
Generate reviewable flashcard decks from screen content
Create custom actions with global hotkeys from user prompts
Access a community library of over 500 pre-made actions
Chat and ask follow-up questions about current screen context

Use it for

Drafting context-aware replies directly inside email and messaging apps
Listening to long documents, articles, or messages hands-free
Turning lecture notes and research papers into study flashcards
Pulling contact details and meeting times from messages without selecting text
Summarizing long threads and PDFs with follow-up Q&A

Companions

Tools that articles about Arc AI recommend using with it, each with its job.

Google Calendar
Zapier — Zapier covers HubSpot, Slack and the long tail.
Slack — Task and project updates in Slack; one review found it runs through Zapier.
HubSpot — Sales follow-ups from HubSpot deals.
Zoom — Booking links and an AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams.

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