Extract text from Apache configuration files (HTACCESS)
To convert HTACCESS config files to another format, you need Apache HTTP Server or other Web software.
To convert other file formats to the "Server Configuration File" file type, you need software like Apache HTTP Server or a similar tool.
The .htaccess file is a directory-level configuration file used primarily by the Apache HTTP Server and compatible servers like LiteSpeed. Administrators use it to enforce HTTPS, manage URL redirects (via mod_rewrite), configure cache-control headers, and restrict IP access. You can write and edit these files in plain text IDEs like VS Code or Notepad++. You can learn more about its history and directives on Wikipedia.
Despite its power, editing a .htaccess file is notoriously risky and frustrating. It lacks a graphical interface and relies on extremely strict syntax. A single missed character, bad regex string, or unsupported directive instantly triggers a fatal 500 Internal Server Error, taking your entire site offline without detailed debugging logs. Furthermore, because the filename starts with a dot, operating systems like Windows and macOS hide it by default, making it difficult to locate, copy, or edit locally.
If you are migrating servers, you must convert these rules because Nginx and Microsoft IIS do not support .htaccess. For Nginx, convert to a CONF file. For Windows IIS, convert your rules to a web.config XML file. If you simply need to view, share, or edit the file without triggering OS hidden-file rules, convert it to a standard TXT file. Drop your file here to view and convert it securely right in your browser.
Convert.Guru analyzes your HTACCESS file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert HTACCESS file to HTML, HTM, CSS, JS, PHP, ASP, ASPX, JSP, JSPX, PY, RB or PL, you can use Apache HTTP Server or similar software from the "Web Server Configuration" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert RSS, CSS, CGI, SITEMAP, PL, WEBMANIFEST, JSON, JS, XML, HTML, ICO or HTM files to HTACCESS, try Apache HTTP Server or another comparable tool in the "Web Server Configuration" category.
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