.htaccess to Nginx Converter
Translate Apache .htaccess rules into Nginx directives automatically — with honest notes on what needs review.
Runs 100% in your browser — nothing is ever uploaded.
What is .htaccess → Nginx?
Moving from Apache to Nginx? This free converter translates common .htaccess directives into their Nginx equivalents: Redirect becomes a location/return block, ErrorDocument becomes error_page, HTTPS-forcing RewriteCond/RewriteRule pairs become a scheme check, and other RewriteRules become nginx rewrite statements with mapped flags. Anything that can't be converted safely is flagged as a comment so you can review it — nothing silently disappears. Runs entirely in your browser.
How to use .htaccess → Nginx
- Open the tool — no signup, no upload, everything runs in your browser.
- Fill in the .htaccess options in the form; sensible defaults are pre-selected.
- The Nginx output updates instantly with every change you make.
- Copy the result or download it as a ready-to-use file.
Frequently asked questions
Is this .htaccess converter free to use?
Yes — this .htaccess converter is completely free with no signup, no limits, and no watermarks. Use it as often as you like.
Why doesn't Nginx have a .htaccess equivalent?
Nginx deliberately has no per-directory config files — reading them on every request is one reason Apache can be slower. All rules live in the central server config, which is faster but means you need root access to change them, hence conversion tools like this one.
Is my configuration data private?
Absolutely. Everything is generated locally in your browser with JavaScript — no data, settings, or file contents are ever sent to any server.
Do these tools touch my servers?
No. OpsForge tools are pure calculators and generators that run in your browser — they never connect to your infrastructure. You copy the result and apply it yourself.
Is the chmod calculator accurate for all systems?
Yes — octal permission notation is a POSIX standard, so the results apply identically on Linux, macOS and BSD.
Will more DevOps tools be added?
Yes — Dockerfile, docker-compose, nginx and CI config generators are on the roadmap. Everything will stay free and client-side.