Hello,
I would like to request the return of the ability to drag and drop files directly out of an archive in File Roller.
Previously, it was possible to open an archive and simply drag files out into a folder, making quick extraction very intuitive and efficient.
In my believe this behavior was simple, clean, and consistent with how most users expect archive managers to work.
Unfortunately, this feature was removed in a recent update. While the “Extract” button is still available, the removal of drag-and-drop functionality makes everyday workflows feel more cumbersome, especially for quickly handling a few files.
I believe that the previous behavior was already minimalistic and in line with GNOME’s clean design philosophy, and it didn’t clutter the interface.
I would love to see this feature reintroduced – perhaps even as an optional behavior, if necessary – to improve the overall user experience.
Thank you very much for considering this!
Short version: it’s complicated, and the previous implementation is X11-specific.