Chmod Calculator

Convert Unix permissions between checkboxes, symbolic, and octal.

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Chmod Calculator

Permissions

ScopeReadWriteExecute
user
group
other

Output

Octal755
Symbolicrwxr-xr-x

What is the Chmod Calculator?

The Chmod Calculator converts Unix and Linux file permissions between checkboxes, octal notation such as 755 and symbolic notation such as rwxr-xr-x. Tick read, write and execute for owner, group and others to get the exact chmod command, or paste a value to see what it allows.

How to use it

  1. Tick permissions or enter an octal or symbolic value.
  2. Read all three notations.
  3. Copy the chmod command.

Features

  • Checkbox permission builder
  • Octal and symbolic conversion
  • Ready-to-run chmod command

Frequently asked questions

What does chmod 755 mean?

The owner can read, write and execute (7), while the group and everyone else can read and execute (5). It is the usual setting for scripts and web directories.

What does chmod 644 mean?

The owner can read and write, and everyone else can only read. It is the common default for regular files.

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Last updated: October 2026 · Built by Derar Sattouf