Drag Drop File List

Your computer knows where files are and folders you access can be filtered to display content in a list. However, you can’t really save the list as a text document if you wish to create a report, but there are applications which can help in this regard. A suitable example here is Drag Drop File List, and little effort is required to create a list.

One of the things you notice even before running the application is that you’re not taken through a setup process. However, it’s a good idea to check whether your computer is fitted with Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package to ensure functionality. You’re free to run the application from the moment download is done, and even carry it around on a thumb drive.

The visual design doesn’t come with any particular elements to make it stand out from the crowd, but aesthetics are not the center of attention here. Accommodation effort is kept to a minimum, especially since, as the name suggests, you only need to drop a bunch of files over the main window to get started.

The main window is easily resized by dragging its borders to make it easier to view the entire text string, and the length of the list, even though scrollbars get enabled when items go beyond the window size. All items you add are shown in a row arrangement, which includes the entire path, filename, and extension.

As mentioned, populating the list is done through drag and drop. Files are not affected, and the application only reads names. You can add from different locations, and even folders. Note that adding a directory doesn’t enlist its content, and treats it like a regular item. Sadly, you need to manually copy items from the list and save them in a text document because of the lack of export options.

Taking everything into account, Drag Drop File List is a straightforward method of creating lists out of files. Even though it looks and feels a little rough around the edges, with no direct export option, or possibility to have the content of an entire folder enlisted, it’s worth your while overall.