Chmod Calculator

Calculate Linux file permissions visually. Click checkboxes or type the octal number. Get the chmod command instantly.

755
rwxr-xr-x
chmod 755 filename
Owner
Group
Other
Read (4)Write (2)Execute (1)
Owner
Group
Other
Common permissions
What this means

Why sysadmins use this chmod tool

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Visual checkboxes

Click read/write/execute for owner/group/other. See the numeric value update in real time.

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Bidirectional

Type a number like 644 or click checkboxes — both update each other instantly.

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Command ready

Copy the chmod command with one click. Numeric, symbolic, or full command format.

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12 presets

Common patterns like 755, 644, 600, 777. One click for frequently used Linux permissions.

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Plain English

Human-readable explanation of what each permission set means. Great for learning.

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100% client-side

Nothing leaves your browser. Fast, private, works offline.