Reviews for File Roller
Login to ReviewMorgan Walker
May 28, 2026Simple and Reliable Archive Tool for GNOME
File Roller is my go-to tool for handling archives on Linux. Since it's integrated with GNOME's file manager, I can right-click any folder to compress it or open any archive instantly. It handles all the common formats I encounter, from ZIP files from colleagues to TAR archives from servers. The interface is clean and intuitive, making it painless for everyday tasks.
Reese Martin
May 24, 2026Does the job, but shows its age
As the default archive tool in GNOME, File Roller is incredibly convenient and handles all the common formats. However, the interface feels a bit dated and clunky compared to modern alternatives, and I've occasionally run into minor bugs with password-protected archives. For basic tasks, it's perfectly adequate and gets the job done.
David Harris
May 22, 2026Frustratingly basic and unreliable
File Roller feels like a relic. While it's convenient as the default GNOME archive tool, it constantly fails with larger or password-protected archives, especially RAR and 7z files. The interface is overly simplistic, lacking basic features like multi-threaded compression or a proper repair tool. For anything beyond opening a simple .zip, I find myself installing a different, more robust application.
Skyler Wright
May 22, 2026Frustratingly Limited for GNOME's Default
As GNOME's built-in archive tool, File Roller is convenient for basic zip extraction, but its limitations become glaring quickly. I regularly encounter compatibility issues with common .rar and .7z archives, where it either fails to open them or just displays an error without helpful solutions. The interface feels dated and basic, lacking modern features like multi-core compression or easy password management for encrypted files.
Olivia Harris
May 18, 2026Reliable and Seamless Archive Tool for GNOME
As a daily Linux user, File Roller has been my go-to archive manager because it integrates perfectly with GNOME's file manager. Right-clicking any archive to extract or compress files feels natural and works without any fuss. It handles all the common formats like zip, tar, and 7z flawlessly for my needs.
Olivia Chen
May 17, 2026Reliable GNOME Archive Manager That Just Works
As someone who regularly works with compressed files on Linux, File Roller has been my go-to tool for years. It opens everything from simple zip files to rar archives seamlessly, and the integration with Nautilus makes extracting files as simple as right-clicking. The interface is clean and intuitive, though advanced options like password-protected archives or repair functions could be more prominent. Overall, it handles 90% of my daily archive tasks without any fuss.
Anna Harris
May 14, 2026Handy for basics, but the devil's in the details
File Roller is fine for quick zip or tar operations and integrates seamlessly into my GNOME desktop, which is a huge plus. However, I've run into bugs when trying to open certain password-protected RAR archives, and the interface feels a bit dated and sluggish with very large archives. It's good enough for what it is—a free, default tool—but I often find myself installing a more powerful standalone archiver for anything beyond the simplest tasks.
Riley Jackson
May 14, 2026Essential and Reliable Archive Tool for GNOME
As a GNOME user, File Roller has been my go-to archive manager for years. It handles all the common formats like ZIP, TAR, and RAR effortlessly, and the integration with the file manager is seamless. The interface is clean and intuitive, making compression and extraction a breeze without overwhelming options.
Morgan Thomas
May 13, 2026It gets the job done, but feels stuck in the past
As the default archive manager in GNOME, File Roller is perfectly functional for basic tasks like opening zip files or creating simple tar archives. However, the interface feels dated and lacks modern conveniences like drag-and-drop between windows or seamless cloud storage integration. Advanced operations, like repairing a corrupted archive or working with multi-part RAR files, can be hit or miss and sometimes require extra command-line tools.
Quinn Taylor
May 13, 2026A Simple and Reliable Archive Tool for GNOME
As someone who regularly needs to open zip files from emails or package up project folders, File Roller is perfect for my daily workflow. It's seamlessly integrated into GNOME's file browser—just double-click any archive and it opens instantly. While it doesn't have all the advanced features of some paid tools, it handles all the common formats I need (zip, tar, 7z) without any fuss. For a free, default application, it's impressively straightforward and reliable.
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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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