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Unix to Windows Path Converter

Convert file paths between Windows (backslashes) and Unix (forward slashes) instantly. Supports WSL (/mnt/c), Git Bash (/c/), and Cygwin formats.

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Path Converter

Auto-detects and converts between Unix/Linux and Windows path formats.

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About

This tool eliminates the friction of moving file paths between operating systems. Whether you are pasting a Windows path into a WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) terminal or configuring a JSON config file that requires escaped backslashes, this utility handles the transformation logic instantly.

We use strict regular expression parsing to identify drive letters (C:), network shares (UNC paths), and root directories. The converter supports multiple Unix "flavors" including standard Git Bash, WSL, and Cygwin standards.

Note: While Windows API now accepts forward slashes in many contexts, mostly command-line tools (CMD) and legacy software still strictly require backslashes (\). Conversely, Linux environments interpret backslashes as escape characters, making conversion mandatory.

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Formulas

The core logic maps the path separator and the root identifier based on the target environment.

Windows to Unix Transformation:

T(p) = p.replace(\, /)

If path starts with Drive: → Prepend Prefix + Drive

Where Prefix depends on the selected flavor:

{
/mnt/ if WSL/ if Git Bash/cygdrive/ if Cygwin

Reference Data

OS EnvironmentPath Structure ExampleRoot Definition
Windows (Standard)C:\Users\DocsDrive Letter (C:)
Git Bash (MinGW)/c/Users/DocsVirtual Root (/c/)
WSL (Ubuntu/Debian)/mnt/c/Users/DocsMount Point (/mnt/)
Cygwin/cygdrive/c/UsersCygdrive Prefix
Network (UNC)\\Server\ShareDouble Backslash

Frequently Asked Questions

In the early DOS days (1981), the forward slash "/" was already used for command-line switches (like 'dir /w'). To avoid conflict, Microsoft (and IBM) chose the backslash "\" for directory separators.
WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) mounts your Windows drives under the "/mnt/" directory. For example, your "C:" drive is accessible at "/mnt/c/". This tool auto-formats for this convention.
Yes. A Windows UNC path like "\\Server\Share" is converted to "//Server/Share" for Unix-like systems, which is often supported by tools like smbclient or mount commands.
The "~" represents the user's home directory. This tool generally preserves relative paths. However, converting "~" from Unix to Windows usually requires knowledge of the specific Windows username, so we preserve it or map it generically depending on the context.