Is there a difference between .ppt and .pptx recovery?

Yes, a significant one. Legacy .ppt files (PowerPoint 97-2003) use older 40-bit RC4 encryption that can be cracked very quickly — often within minutes, with a guaranteed 100% success rate. Modern .pptx files (PowerPoint 2007+) use AES encryption which is much stronger. Recovery is still possible but depends on password complexity, and providing hints greatly improves your chances.

Can you remove 'modify' protection from a PowerPoint?

That's presentation protection — it prevents editing but still lets you open and view the file. This type of protection can often be removed by saving as a new file. Our service recovers the open password — the one that prevents you from viewing the presentation at all.

Will the animations and formatting be preserved?

Absolutely. We recover the password itself — we never modify your file in any way. Once you have the password, you open your original file in PowerPoint and everything is exactly as the author left it: animations, transitions, speaker notes, embedded media, formatting, and all slide content.

How much does PowerPoint password recovery cost?

Every upload starts with a free analysis that detects the encryption type and estimates difficulty. Legacy .ppt files with 40-bit encryption are recovered at a fixed guaranteed rate. For modern .pptx files, our Deep Recovery + AI plan costs $9.99 upfront + $34.99 on success — you only pay the success fee when we actually find the password.

Can you unlock PowerPoint files on Mac?

Our service is entirely web-based — it works from any device with a browser. Whether you're on Windows, Mac, Linux, or even a phone, you simply upload the file through our website. The password recovery runs on our servers, so your device's operating system doesn't matter at all.

PowerPoint Password Recovery

How to Unlock a PowerPoint File

Forgot your PowerPoint password? Our professional recovery service unlocks password-protected .pptx and .ppt files. Free analysis included — pay only when the password is found.

All PowerPoint versions

High-performance

Fast results

PPTX & PPT support

How to Unlock Your PowerPoint File

Upload PowerPoint File

Upload your locked .ppt or .pptx file. We detect the encryption type and estimate recovery time automatically.

Server-Powered Recovery

Our powerful servers test millions of password combinations per second using dictionary, brute force, and pattern attacks.

Get Your Password

Once found, you receive the password via email. 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.

Supported PowerPoint Versions

GUARANTEED

Legacy PPT

PowerPoint 97-2003 (.ppt)
40-bit RC4 encryption
100% success rate

Format.ppt, .pps, .pot

SpeedMinutes — guaranteed

Modern PPTX

PowerPoint 2007+ (.pptx)
AES-128 / AES-256
Hints improve success

Format.pptx, .pptm, .potx

SpeedDepends on complexity

Common Scenarios

People forget PowerPoint passwords every day. Here are the most common situations where our unlock service helps:

Conference and keynote presentations

Corporate training materials

School and university projects

Company pitch decks and proposals

HR onboarding slide decks

Client-facing sales presentations

Shared decks from former colleagues

Old files from previous employees

Open Password vs Modify Protection

PowerPoint has two distinct protection types. Understanding the difference saves you time and money:

Open Password (Encryption)

Prevents opening the file entirely. PowerPoint asks for a password before showing any slides. This is what we recover.

Modify Protection (Edit Lock)

Allows viewing and presenting but prevents editing slides. This is a weak protection that can often be removed by saving a copy. No paid recovery needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Deep Recovery + AI

$9.99+$34.99

upfront + on success

Fast Check also available — $0 upfront.
4-digit PINs & top 10K passwords FREE

Fast Check: free initial scan

4-digit PINs & top 10K passwords — FREE

High-performance processing

Results within 24 hours

Password hints support

PPT + PPTX support

Email notification

Free analysis included

Files deleted in 24h

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Your Privacy

TLS 1.3 encrypted upload

Only encrypted header analyzed

Presentation data never accessed

Automatic deletion within 24 hours

Zero-knowledge processing

Ready to Unlock Your PowerPoint File?

Upload your password-protected presentation and regain access to your slides. Free analysis included — you only pay when we find the password.