CNET Editors' note: The Download Now link will prompt a local download of the Firefox extension. To install the extension directly, open the file using your Firefox browser.
CNET Editors' review
Think that every conceivable useful feature not included in Firefox has been created? Not likely. At least now, though, we can take attachment drag-and-drop off the list with Dragdropupload.
The add-on works with most major Web mail services and message board systems. Once installed, simply go to your Gmail, for example, and "compose" a new message. Hit the "add attachment" button, and instead of browsing through your complex file tree from there, you can grab the file from Windows Explorer and drag it over the file location box in the page. The plug-in supports multiple files, too, as long as you have as many attachment boxes open as files you'll be adding.
Dragdropupload supports a sidebar file tree navigator, but we weren't able to get it to work. This didn't cause any big problems, though, since the Explorer tree navigation felt more natural than the unfamiliar sidebar nav. Not exactly feature-filled, this app does what it promises, and it doesn't cause Firefox to run any slower than any other plug-in would.
Publisher's Description
From Emanuele Ruffaldi:
Drop files into attachment boxes instead of browse for them or type in the filename. Drop multiple files and fill all the entries. In some Web sites it allows to add new upload files: in Gmail is possible to drop the files directly over the Attach a file link.
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"does what it says"
Version: DragDropUpload 1.6.7
Pros
compatible with firefox 3.0.5
Cons
would prefer to do copy and paste rather than drag n drop but thats not the extensions fault!
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"Lists compatibility with Vista"
Version: DragDropUpload 1.6.7
Pros
None, mis-labeled
Cons
Says "Windows XP/Vista, Mozilla Firefox 1.5 - 2.0"
but obviously just made for Firefox -
"This version needs updating."
Version: DragDropUpload 1.6.7
Pros
A very simple, effective add-on. Definitely worth getting.
Cons
Unfortunately the version at Download.com doesn't work with Firefox 3.01, but there is a version at https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2190 that does work.
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"Not compatible with v. 3.01"
Version: DragDropUpload 1.6.7
Pros
I'm very excited about it - sadly, it did't install.
Cons
Seems to need some updating, presto.
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