Calculate Unix file permissions

Chmod Calculator

Read (4)Write (2)Execute (1)
Owner
Group
Others
Octal
000
Symbolic
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chmod 000 file
Read = 4, Write = 2, Execute = 1. Add them per group; e.g., rwx = 7, r-x = 5. 755 means owner rwx, group and others r-x.

📖 What is Chmod Calculator?

Chmod Calculator is a free online tool that helps you convert unix file permissions between checkboxes, octal (755), and symbolic (rwxr-xr-x) notation. No signup, no downloads — everything runs securely in your browser.

👤 Who Is It For?

For: Developers, DevOps engineers, security pros.
Not for: Enterprise batch processing or offline use.

📋 How to Use

  • Enter your input.
  • Click the action button.
  • Copy or download the result.

💡 Common Use Cases

  • Convert Unix file permissions between checkboxes, octal (755), and symbolic (rwxr-xr-x) notation
  • Quick Chmod Calculator tasks during daily work
  • Encoders workflows without installing software

⚠️ Limitations

Browser-based — all processing is client-side. Large payloads may be slow.

📌 Key Facts

  • Chmod Calculator is a free tool for developers.
  • All processing runs in your browser — no data is uploaded to any server.
  • No signup required for core functionality.
  • Part of the ToolPile collection of 40+ free tools.