Arc is the browser people switch to from Chrome and don't quite know how to describe to friends. It's Chromium underneath, with a redesigned interface and Spaces for organisation. For PDFs, the answer is the same as Chrome — but Arc's workspace features make the workflow a little tidier.
Arc plus Flint
Flint loads in Arc like any web app — open URL, edit, download. No Arc-specific configuration. Drag PDFs in from Finder, save back to wherever you want.
Arc's Spaces help: keep one Space for work PDFs, another for personal, each with their relevant tabs. Switching contexts is faster than juggling Chrome windows.
Boost for keyboard navigation
Arc's command bar (Cmd+T) and keyboard shortcuts make moving between Flint, Drive, Mail, and other PDF-related tabs fast. For frequent PDF work, Arc's UX is more efficient than Chrome's despite being the same engine underneath.
Little Arc for one-offs
Arc's Little Arc lets you pop open URLs in a small floating window. Useful for a quick Flint session — open Little Arc, drag PDF in, edit, close. Doesn't clutter your main browser tabs.
FAQ
Does Arc handle PDFs differently from Chrome?
Same engine, same PDF.js (well, Chrome's PDFium). Differences are in UI around the PDF — sidebar tabs, command bar, Spaces — not in the PDF rendering or capabilities.
Will Arc on Windows work the same?
Arc for Windows is Arc's expansion beyond Mac — same general behaviour. Flint runs identically across Arc platforms.
Can I pin Flint as an Arc favourite?
Yes. Pin flintpdf.com to your favourites or sidebar. Keyboard shortcut access from any Space.
Arc plus Flint, two tools doing one job tidily. Open Flint and edit.