MikroTik RouterOS uses two primary file types for saving device configurations: the ( .backup ) and the plain-text script ( .rsc ). While .rsc files are human-readable, .backup files are proprietary, binary, and encrypted . You cannot "open" a .backup file in a text editor or standard archive tool (like 7-Zip or WinRAR).
/export file=config /export compact file=config_minimal /export terse open mikrotik backup file
Not directly. The conversion must happen inside RouterOS because the encryption keys are tied to the original router’s hardware. MikroTik RouterOS uses two primary file types for
: 100% accurate, preserves all settings. Cons : Requires a MikroTik device (or VM) and will overwrite its current config. .backup files are proprietary