Open Mikrotik Backup File -

You cannot "open" the file for viewing, but you can load its contents onto a RouterOS device.

Install MikroTik's CHR in a virtual machine (like Hyper-V or VirtualBox). open mikrotik backup file

If you have a .backup file and need to restore it, you cannot read it, but you can restore it to a router. You cannot "open" the file for viewing, but

Go back to the Files menu and download the new .rsc file, which can be opened in any text editor. How to Read Router backup File (.backup) - MikroTik Forum you cannot read it