Convert Unix file permissions 13 uses
Convert between octal (e.g. 755) and symbolic (rwxr-xr-x) file permission notation, in your browser.
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| Read | Write | Execute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | |||
| Group | |||
| Other |
- Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to a server
- Converts between octal (755) and symbolic (rwxr-xr-x) notation
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How it works
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Paste the string, expression, or value you want to inspect.
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It's parsed instantly and broken down on screen.
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Review the details or matches highlighted for you.
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Copy any part of the result you need.
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Full Unicode support and RFC-compliant parsing, edge cases included.
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Frequently asked questions
They are octal values summing the read (4), write (2), and execute (1) permissions for specific user classes.
This interface focuses on standard three-digit permissions rather than complex four-digit special modes.
Generally, files should be 644 (read/write for owner, read for others) and directories 755.
It grants every user on the system the ability to overwrite or execute the file, which is highly dangerous on shared servers.
No, it simply provides the numeric or symbolic string for you to copy into your own terminal.
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