Can I remove an Excel password without a pro service?

It depends on the type of protection. Sheet protection can often be removed with VBA macros, Python scripts, or basic utilities. The open password - the one that prevents you from opening the file at all - requires professional recovery because the entire file is encrypted with AES or RC4. Our service handles that case.

What is the difference between removing and recovering an Excel password?

Functionally, the result is the same - you regain access to your file. Our service recovers the actual password so you can open the file and then remove the protection permanently inside Excel.

Will my data be changed when the password is removed?

No. Your spreadsheet data remains untouched. We recover the password and give it to you - we do not modify the file contents.

Does this work for Excel 365 and online files?

Yes, if you have a locally saved .xlsx or .xls file. Excel 365 desktop saves files in standard .xlsx format with the same encryption.

How fast is the password removal?

Speed depends on the Excel version and password complexity. Legacy .xls files are often cracked within minutes to a few hours. Modern .xlsx files use AES, so speed depends on password complexity. With our Deep Recovery + AI plan ($9.99 + $49.99 on success), most jobs finish within 24 hours.

Can I remove passwords from multiple Excel files?

Yes. Upload each file separately and we process them individually. If several files share the same password, recovering it from one file may unlock the rest.

Excel Password Remover

Remove the Password From Your Excel Workbook

Need to remove password protection from an Excel file? Our service recovers the password so you can open, edit, and save your spreadsheet without restrictions. Free analysis included.

All Excel versions

High-performance

Fast results

XLSX and XLS support

Quick answer

Identify what the Excel password protects

A password to open an encrypted workbook differs from worksheet protection. Upload the file to identify the protection before choosing the right access path.

Recovery process

How it works

1
Upload Your File
Upload your password-protected .xls or .xlsx file. We detect the encryption type and estimate removal time automatically.
2
Automated Recovery
Our servers test millions of password combinations per second using dictionary, brute force, and intelligent pattern attacks.
3
Password Removed
Once found, you get the password via email. Open your file and save without protection. You only pay if we find your password. Simple PINs (up to 4 digits) and top 10K common passwords are FREE if found during Fast Check.

Open Password

Open-password protection encrypts the workbook contents and needs recovery before it can be removed.

Blocks opening the file entirely
AES or RC4 encryption
Requires professional recovery

Sheet Protection

Worksheet protection is a different type of restriction and needs a different solution.

File opens, but editing is locked
Weak hash-based protection
Removable with basic utilities

Common situations

Why People Need Excel Password Removal

People usually need this when a password protects work they own and need to access again:

Blocks opening the file entirely
AES or RC4 encryption
Requires professional recovery
File opens, but editing is locked
Weak hash-based protection
Removable with basic utilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Next step

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Upload your password-protected spreadsheet and get the password removed. Free analysis included - you only pay when we successfully recover the password.

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