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minute(0-59) hour(0-23) day(1-31) month(1-12) weekday(0-6)

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Every 15 minutes.

FAQ

Is this bidirectional?
Yes. You can convert cron to English or describe a schedule in English to generate a cron expression.
What cron format is used?
Standard 5-field cron: minute, hour, day-of-month, month, day-of-week.
What English descriptions work?
Try phrases like "every 5 minutes", "at 9:00 AM on weekdays", "every Monday at 3:00 PM".
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About Cron Translator

Cron Translator was built for the moment you just need to handle developer and design work and move on — no signup, no upload to a third-party server. Processing runs locally in your browser using modern Web APIs. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is logged, and there is no quota to worry about for casual use. If you find yourself doing this regularly, the rest of the developer suite covers most adjacent tasks with the same approach.

When you'd reach for Cron Translator

  • You're on a public or shared machine and don't want to leave traces of what you're working on.

    Travelers, contractors, anyone working from a friend's computer.

    Nothing is uploaded, nothing persists if you're not signed in.

  • You need to handle a one-off task right before a meeting and don't have time to install anything.

    Anyone working remotely on a borrowed or restricted machine.

    Open the page, get the result, paste it into your doc — under a minute.

  • You're cleaning up a folder of files that accumulated over a project and need to standardize them.

    Designers, writers, and developers wrapping up deliverables.

    Drop each file in, copy the output, move on.

  • You're hitting the daily limit of a paid SaaS and need a backup option for a single quick job.

    Marketers and ops people whose primary tool is metered.

    Stay productive without burning credits.

Frequently asked about Cron Translator

Do I need to create an account to use Cron Translator?
No. Cron Translator works without any signup. We only ask for an email if you decide to subscribe to a paid plan.
Is Cron Translator really free?
Yes — Cron Translator is free for unlimited personal use, with no account required and no watermark on the output.
Will Cron Translator change my original file?
Never. Cron Translator only reads your input file and produces a new output file.
Does Cron Translator work on mobile?
Yes, Cron Translator is fully responsive and tested on iOS Safari and Android Chrome.
Can I use Cron Translator commercially?
Yes. The output of Cron Translator belongs entirely to you, with no licensing restrictions.