Does Arc Browser offer a complete Chinese interface?

No. Arc for Desktop is officially English-only. While you can configure preferred website languages, the application menu, sidebar, command bar, and settings dialogs remain strictly in English.

Why can’t I find language settings using Command + , or Ctrl + , in Arc?

The Arc team built a custom settings modal with only General, Profiles, Max, Links, and Shortcuts tabs, omitting language preferences. To adjust languages, you must type arc://settings/languages into the address bar.

Why is Arc still in English after adding Chinese to preferred languages?

Because "Preferred languages" only modifies the HTTP Accept-Language header sent to websites so that multilingual sites default to Chinese. It does not alter Arc’s internal UI strings.

How can I translate English webpages into Chinese within Arc?

You can enable the Google Translate prompt in arc://settings/languages, use macOS native right-click translation, or install extensions like Immersive Translate from the Chrome Web Store.

What is the relationship between Arc Browser and ArcGIS?

There is none. Arc Browser is a web browser created by The Browser Company, whereas ArcGIS is geographic mapping software by Esri. Their tutorials are completely unrelated.

Will The Browser Company release an official Chinese version of Arc Desktop?

It is highly unlikely. The team has shifted primary development focus to their next product, Dia, leaving Arc Desktop in maintenance mode without plans for major UI localization refactors.

How does Tabbit deliver an Arc-like aesthetic with native Chinese support?

Tabbit incorporates modern browser workspace ergonomics—including sleek vertical tabs, Spaces, split view, and minimal chromeless borders—while providing a 100% native Chinese interface and built-in models like DeepSeek and Kimi.

Is it easy to migrate from Arc to Tabbit without losing bookmarks?

Yes. Tabbit features an automated 1-click import tool that transfers your bookmarks, browsing history, and passwords from Arc or Chrome in seconds.

ARC BROWSER CHINESE SETTINGS & NATIVE AI WORKSPACEDirect protocol arc://settings/languagesCmd+, shortcut clarificationPreferred website language top priority

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CORE DISTINCTIONS

Understanding 3 Dimensions of Arc Browser Language Settings

Users frequently confuse client UI localization, website content language, and real-time page translation. Here is how each operates in Arc.

Dimension 01Arc is English-only

Browser Client UI Language

The sidebar, command bar, settings modals, and native context menus in Arc Desktop (macOS & Windows) are hardcoded in English with no official localized language packs.

💡 Outcome: The outer application shell cannot be localized to full Chinese.

Dimension 02Fully configurable

Preferred Website Language

Controls the Accept-Language HTTP headers sent to multi-lingual websites (e.g. Google, GitHub, Wikipedia). Placing Chinese at the top ensures sites render in Chinese.

💡 Configured via arc://settings/languages.

Dimension 03Built-in & Extension options

Foreign Webpage Translation

Translates full English or foreign webpages into Chinese using Chromium built-in Google Translate, macOS native translation, or Chrome Web Store extensions.

💡 Available via URL bar translate icon or right-click.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

6 Steps to Configure Chinese Preferred Language in Arc Browser

Because Arc runs on Chromium, internal language settings must be accessed directly through the Chromium protocol URL rather than standard menus.

⚠️

Important: Do NOT rely on Command + , or Ctrl + ,

Arc customized its native Settings modal to only show General, Profiles, Max, Links, and Shortcuts. There is NO language option there. You must enter arc://settings/languages in the URL bar.

Type this exact internal address into the Arc Command Bar:

🔒arc://settings/languages

Open arc://settings/languages in the address bar

Open a new tab in Arc, click the top URL bar, type arc://settings/languages, and press Enter. If you type arc://settings, click "Languages" on the left menu.

This directly opens the underlying Chromium language engine.

Locate the Preferred Languages section

Scroll to the "Preferred languages" section at the top of the settings page. This list dictates the language priority sent to online web services.

Click Add Languages and select Chinese

Click the "Add languages" button. In the search box, type "Chinese", check "Chinese (Simplified)" and/or "Chinese (Traditional)", and click Add.

Click the ⋮ menu and choose Move to top

Locate Chinese in your language list, click the three vertical dots (⋮) next to it, and select "Move to top" so Chinese has the highest priority.

The first item in the list receives top priority.

(Windows optional) Review "Display Arc in this language"

On Windows, the ⋮ menu may display "Display Arc in this language". Note that this only applies to select Chromium dialogs, not the Swift/WinUI shell.

Fully quit and relaunch Arc Browser

Press Cmd + Q on macOS to completely close the app, or right-click the system tray icon on Windows to quit. Relaunch Arc to apply new headers.

🎯 Test your setup by visiting wikipedia.org or google.com—content will load in Chinese automatically.

TRANSLATION METHODS

3 Ways to Translate Webpages into Chinese in Arc

For monolingual English webpages, setting language preferences is not enough. Use these 3 proven translation techniques.

Method 1: Built-in

Enable Chromium Google Translate Prompt

Ensure the "Use Google Translate" toggle is enabled in arc://settings/languages. When you visit a foreign page, a translate icon will appear in the address bar.

Method 2: System Right-Click

Use macOS / Windows Native Text Translation

Highlight any paragraph on macOS and right-click to select "Translate" for an instant Apple system translation card. On Windows, right-click and choose "Translate to Chinese".

Method 3: Extension

Install Immersive Translate from Chrome Web Store

Arc supports Chrome extensions natively. Visit the Chrome Web Store, install "Immersive Translate", and enjoy side-by-side bilingual reading and PDF translation.

MYTHS & TROUBLESHOOTING

3 Common Myths About Arc Browser Chinese Localization

Avoid outdated workarounds and security risks with these accurate troubleshooting facts.

Myth 1: "Changing macOS system app language will turn Arc into Chinese."

Fact: Arc app bundles do not include Chinese .lproj localization files. macOS falls back to English strings regardless of system settings.

✅ Solution: If you require a full native Chinese UI, switch to Tabbit.

Myth 2: "Pressing Cmd + , opens all browser settings including languages."

Fact: Arc replaced the standard Chromium settings window with a minimal 5-tab panel that excludes language options.

✅ Solution: Always navigate to arc://settings/languages directly.

Myth 3: "ArcGIS language configuration guides apply to Arc Browser."

Fact: ArcGIS is mapping software by Esri. It is entirely unrelated to The Browser Company’s Arc Browser.

✅ Solution: Disregard ArcGIS documentation when configuring web browsers.

THE MODERN ALTERNATIVE

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100% Native UI

Full Chinese Interface & Fast Domestic Infrastructure

Tabbit provides a native Chinese experience out of the box with zero arc:// workarounds, localized onboarding, and optimized network nodes.

Arc-Grade Aesthetics

Vertical Tabs, Smart Workspaces & Split View

Retains the spatial workspace ergonomics you love: vertical tab organization, Spaces, split view, clean minimal chromeless UI, and context-aware @ referencing.

Multi-Model Engine

Built-in DeepSeek R1/V3, Kimi, Claude & GPT-4o

Switch seamlessly between top Chinese and global AI models directly inside your browser without external API configuration or proxies.

Autonomous AI Agent

Sidebar Summaries & Autonomous Multi-Tab Agent Workflows

Extract instant Chinese insights from massive English documents in the sidebar, and let the AI Agent execute multi-tab web research automatically in the background.

REAL PRODUCT SCREENSHOTS

Spatial Elegance Combined with Agentic AI Power

Explore real screenshots of Tabbit illustrating vertical tabs, multi-model AI chats, and sidebar summaries.

Aesthetic Space

Minimalist Vertical Tabs & Workspaces

Experience a clean, spatial browser layout with vertical sidebars and workspaces, fully localized in Chinese and English.

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Reading Companion

Sidebar AI Summaries & Key Points

Instantly summarize lengthy foreign articles, research papers, and PDFs into structured takeaways directly in the sidebar.

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Model Switcher

DeepSeek, Kimi & Frontier Models Built-in

Access leading reasoning and chat models on every new tab, with zero API key hassle or connection latency.

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Automation

Multi-Tab Autonomous AI Agent Mode

Delegate multi-step research, price comparisons, and data scraping to the Agent, running autonomously across browser tabs.

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FEATURE BREAKDOWN

Arc Browser vs Tabbit: Comprehensive Comparison

Both browsers offer top-tier visual design. However, in language localization and AI integration, Tabbit represents the next generation.

Capability	Arc Browser	Tabbit Browser
Client UI Localization	English-only; menus and sidebars are not localized	100% Native Chinese & Multi-language support
Language Configuration	Hidden behind arc://settings/languages protocol	Automatic matching with instant settings toggle
Vertical Tabs & Spaces	Supported (Spaces and vertical tabs)	Supported (Vertical tabs, workspaces & @ context)
AI Model Integration	Basic Arc Max experiments; maintenance mode	Native DeepSeek R1/V3, Kimi, Qwen, Claude, GPT-4o
Webpage Foreign Understanding	Standard Google machine translation	AI Sidebar deep structured summaries & insights
Multi-Tab AI Agent	Not available	Autonomous browser-use agent for complex tasks
Network Performance in Asia	Global cloud sync, occasional connection slowdowns	Dedicated high-speed nodes & instant updates
Migration from Other Browsers	Basic Chrome import	1-click seamless import from Arc, Chrome, and Edge

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions on Arc Chinese Settings & Tabbit

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