⚠️ : A .backup file is not for editing. For editing individual lines of configuration, use an .rsc script (exported via /export ). The .backup is for full system restoration.
The most reliable way to read a backup is to restore it to a temporary MikroTik router (or a Cloud Hosted Router (CHR) instance) and then generate a readable text file. open mikrotik backup file
A .backup file is a designed solely for restoring a configuration to the same MikroTik device or an identical hardware model. Via Winbox : Connect to your router using the Winbox utility . Navigate to Files in the left-hand menu. ⚠️ : A
Full system restoration on the exact same hardware . open mikrotik backup file