How to use ArcAI free: a 60-second guide
New to ArcAI? Here's how to start chatting, using voice, generating images, getting coding help and saving memory.
ArcAI is designed to feel obvious. Here's the 60-second version of every free feature.
The easiest way to learn ArcAI is to start with one task, then layer in the tools: ask, refine, search, attach, generate, speak, remember, and code.
The important difference is consolidation. Instead of bouncing between separate tools for first question, voice mode, image generation, file analysis, ArcAI puts those workflows in one account with one memory system and one interface. That matters for searchers comparing assistants because the question is rarely just price — it is whether the product is useful enough to become a daily habit.
Get started for free to explore the core product, then upgrade to Boost when you are ready for higher limits and additional features.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start chatting with Arc?
Go to askarc.chat and type. Create a free account first. ArcAI keeps the chat screen behind login so your history, memory and preferences are protected from the start.
Go to askarc.chat and type. Create a free account first. ArcAI keeps the chat screen behind login so your history, memory and preferences are protected from the start. In practical terms, this means you can start with a normal question and keep going into follow-ups, research, drafts, files, images, voice, or code without switching products. ArcAI is designed for the kind of messy, real workflow where a user asks one thing, changes direction, adds context, and expects the assistant to keep up.
A free account is enough to understand the product and decide which workflows matter to you.
- Best for: first question, voice mode, image generation.
- Free account required; no credit card required to start.
- Optional Boost upgrade available for advanced features.
How do I get coding help?
Ask Arc a coding question or use Code Canvas for a quick script or prototype. For repository work, connect GitHub and ask Arc to prepare a change in GitHub Mode.
Ask Arc a coding question or use Code Canvas for a quick script or prototype. For repository work, connect GitHub and ask Arc to prepare a change in GitHub Mode. In practical terms, this means you can start with a normal question and keep going into follow-ups, research, drafts, files, images, voice, or code without switching products. ArcAI is designed for the kind of messy, real workflow where a user asks one thing, changes direction, adds context, and expects the assistant to keep up.
ArcAI offers a generous free tier with Arc Think, image generation, weekly research, and 3 voice sessions per UTC day, up to 10 minutes each. Boost unlocks unlimited research, unlimited chat and 250 shared monthly image credits, and unlimited voice sessions up to 2 hours each.
- Best for: first question, voice mode, image generation.
- Free account required; no credit card required to start.
- Optional Boost upgrade available for advanced features.
How do I use voice mode?
Tap the microphone icon in the sidebar or dashboard. Voice mode offers natural, interruptible conversations powered by Voxi. Free accounts get 3 voice sessions per UTC day, up to 10 minutes each, and Boost includes unlimited voice sessions up to 2 hours each.
Tap the microphone icon in the sidebar or dashboard. Voice mode offers natural, interruptible conversations powered by Voxi. Free accounts get 3 voice sessions per UTC day, up to 10 minutes each, and Boost includes unlimited voice sessions up to 2 hours each. In practical terms, this means you can start with a normal question and keep going into follow-ups, research, drafts, files, images, voice, or code without switching products. ArcAI is designed for the kind of messy, real workflow where a user asks one thing, changes direction, adds context, and expects the assistant to keep up.
ArcAI offers a generous free tier with Arc Think, image generation, weekly research, and 3 voice sessions per UTC day, up to 10 minutes each. Boost unlocks unlimited research, unlimited chat and 250 shared monthly image credits, and unlimited voice sessions up to 2 hours each.
- Best for: first question, voice mode, image generation.
- Free account required; no credit card required to start.
- Optional Boost upgrade available for advanced features.
How do I generate an image?
Just ask Arc to generate one (e.g. 'generate an image of a red panda barista'). Free plan includes 10 per day.
Just ask Arc to generate one (e.g. 'generate an image of a red panda barista'). Free plan includes 10 per day. In practical terms, this means you can start with a normal question and keep going into follow-ups, research, drafts, files, images, voice, or code without switching products. ArcAI is designed for the kind of messy, real workflow where a user asks one thing, changes direction, adds context, and expects the assistant to keep up.
ArcAI offers a generous free tier with Arc Think, image generation, weekly research, and 3 voice sessions per UTC day, up to 10 minutes each. Boost unlocks unlimited research, unlimited chat and 250 shared monthly image credits, and unlimited voice sessions up to 2 hours each.
- Best for: first question, voice mode, image generation.
- Free account required; no credit card required to start.
- Optional Boost upgrade available for advanced features.
How do I save what I want Arc to remember?
Tell Arc directly ('remember that I prefer terse replies') or open Arc's living memory in Settings to add to the summary manually. Arc recalls it when relevant in future conversations.
Tell Arc directly ('remember that I prefer terse replies') or open Arc's living memory in Settings to add to the summary manually. Arc recalls it when relevant in future conversations. In practical terms, this means you can start with a normal question and keep going into follow-ups, research, drafts, files, images, voice, or code without switching products. ArcAI is designed for the kind of messy, real workflow where a user asks one thing, changes direction, adds context, and expects the assistant to keep up.
ArcAI offers a generous free tier with Arc Think, image generation, weekly research, and 3 voice sessions per UTC day, up to 10 minutes each. Boost unlocks unlimited research, unlimited chat and 250 shared monthly image credits, and unlimited voice sessions up to 2 hours each.
- Best for: first question, voice mode, image generation.
- Free account required; no credit card required to start.
- Optional Boost upgrade available for advanced features.
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