Reviews for File Roller
Login to ReviewAvery Smith
Mar 15, 2026Good for basics, but with rough edges
File Roller is decent for simple tasks like extracting common formats on my GNOME system — it's already there and gets the job done. However, creating encrypted archives or handling some less common formats can be clunky, and I've had occasional crashes with larger archives. For a free, built-in tool, it's handy, but I wouldn't rely on it for anything more advanced.
Riley Moore
Mar 15, 2026Simple and Reliable Archive Manager for GNOME
File Roller has been my go-to archive tool for years on GNOME. It handles all the common formats I need like zip, tar.gz, and RAR without any fuss, and the integration with Nautilus makes extracting files as easy as right-clicking. The interface is clean and intuitive, though I do wish it had a built-in password manager for encrypted archives. Overall, it's a solid, dependable tool that gets the job done.
Emma Wright
Mar 13, 2026Frustratingly Limited and Buggy Archive Tool
While it's convenient that File Roller comes pre-installed with GNOME, it's consistently frustrating to use. It frequently fails to open some common RAR and 7z archives that other managers handle without issue, and the interface feels clunky and slow. For a basic tool included with the OS, it's acceptable for ZIP files, but for anything more complex, it's more of a hindrance than a help.
Sage Hill
Mar 12, 2026Gets the job done but feels dated
File Roller is perfectly functional for basic archiving needs in GNOME—it handles common formats like zip and tar without fuss, and the integration with Nautilus is convenient. However, the interface feels clunky and outdated compared to modern tools, and I've occasionally had issues with RAR extraction failing silently. It's fine for occasional use, but power users might want more robust alternatives.
David Walker
Mar 12, 2026Essential and Reliable for Daily Archive Tasks
As someone who regularly needs to compress and extract various archive formats, File Roller has become an indispensable tool on my GNOME desktop. It handles everything from simple .zip files to .rar and .7z archives seamlessly. The integration with the file manager makes it incredibly convenient, and the interface is clean and intuitive enough for both basic and occasional advanced tasks. It just works without any fuss.
River Taylor
Mar 08, 2026Frustratingly Basic and Unreliable
File Roller constantly fails with common archive formats like RAR and 7z, despite claiming support. The interface is too simplistic, missing basic batch operations I need, and it frequently crashes when handling large archives. For a default GNOME utility, it feels like a neglected afterthought.
Liam Lee
Mar 08, 2026Solid and reliable archive manager for GNOME
File Roller is my go-to archive tool on GNOME. It opens archives like ZIP and TAR seamlessly and extracts them with a right-click. The interface is clean and integrates perfectly with the GNOME desktop. While not as feature-packed as some paid tools, it's incredibly reliable for my daily tasks.
Lisa Miller
Mar 06, 2026Simple and Reliable for Everyday Archiving
File Roller has been my go-to archive tool in GNOME for years. It handles common formats like zip and tar effortlessly, and the integration with the file manager makes extracting files a breeze with just a right-click. While it lacks some advanced features of dedicated tools, its straightforward interface is perfect for my basic compression and extraction needs.
Michael White
Mar 05, 2026Reliable and straightforward archive manager for GNOME
As a daily Linux user, I rely on File Roller for all my archiving needs. It integrates perfectly with GNOME Files—just right-click to compress or extract archives—and handles all common formats like zip, tar, and 7z without any fuss. The interface is clean and intuitive, and it’s been rock-solid for years. It may not have advanced features like some standalone tools, but for everyday tasks, it just works.
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File Roller
File Roller is an archive manager utility for the GNOME desktop environment. It allows users to create, view, edit, and …
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