Mikrotik Backup Extractor [RECOMMENDED]
MikroTik intentionally prevents that for security. However, using a CHR Virtual Machine or a compatible sacrificial router acts as a 100% reliable functional extractor.
From reverse engineering and public research: mikrotik backup extractor
You will find Python scripts (often named mtk_extract.py ) that claim to brute-force decrypt old RouterOS backups. MikroTik intentionally prevents that for security
in the terminal to get a readable text version of your settings! 2. Use an Extractor Tool mikrotik backup extractor