Chmod Calculator

Calculate Unix file permissions with this interactive chmod calculator. Toggle permission checkboxes or enter numeric/symbolic values to convert between formats. Includes common presets like 755, 644, and 777 with descriptions. The full chmod command is generated automatically for easy copy-paste.

EntityRead (4)Write (2)Execute (1)Value
Owner7
Group5
Others5
Numeric
755
Symbolic
rwxr-xr-x
Command
chmod 755

How to Use This Tool

  1. Toggle the checkboxes for Read, Write, and Execute permissions for Owner, Group, and Others.
  2. The numeric (e.g., 755) and symbolic (e.g., rwxr-xr-x) representations update in real time.
  3. Enter a numeric or symbolic value in the reverse input fields to set permissions from a known value.
  4. Click a common preset to quickly set standard permission configurations.

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