Download the newly created .rsc file from the "Files" menu. Open it with any text editor (Notepad++, VS Code, or even regular Notepad).
Binary files are intended only for restoring settings onto the same MikroTik device. converting .backup to plain text - MikroTik Forum open mikrotik backup file
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | |--------|--------------|----------| | file not found | Wrong path or filename | Use /file print to list | | unsupported version | Backup from newer RouterOS | Upgrade target device first | | invalid password | Wrong or missing password | Pass password="..." in load command | | restore failed | Corrupt backup | Check MD5 checksum if available | Download the newly created
The MikroTik Dude client can sometimes read backup structures for discovery purposes, but generally, it cannot parse full binary backups. Stick to Method 1 or 3. converting