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Chmod Calculator

Calculate file permissions using an interactive grid. Convert octal permissions to symbolic notation and a command example.

Local processing

This tool processes your input in your browser.

[IN] Permissions

Enter one to three digits from 0 to 7. Short values are padded with zeros. Special bits (setuid, setgid, sticky) are not supported.

Owner
Group
Public

[OUT] Calculated Results

The leading dash represents a regular file. Replace file.txt with your target path before using the command.

Quick Reference

777
Read, write and execute for everyone
755
Owner writes; everyone reads and executes
644
Owner writes; everyone reads
600
Owner reads and writes only