What Word file types do you support?

We support both DOC (Word 97-2003) and DOCX (Word 2007 and later) files. This includes DOT and DOTX templates, as well as Word files created in LibreOffice, OpenOffice, or WPS Office. Any password-protected Word document can be uploaded for recovery.

How long does Word password recovery take?

Older DOC files use RC4 encryption and are often recovered within minutes. Modern DOCX files use AES-128 or AES-256, so recovery time depends on password complexity. With our Priority plan ($9.99 + $39.99 on success), most jobs complete within 24 hours.

Can you remove Word editing restrictions?

Editing and modify protection in Word is different from an open password. If you can view the document but cannot edit it, that is a weak restriction that free tools can remove — just save the file as a new document or use Word's document inspector. Our service recovers the open password that prevents you from viewing the file at all.

What about PowerPoint and Excel?

Yes, we recover passwords for all Microsoft Office formats including Excel (XLS, XLSX), PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX), and Access databases. The same advanced recovery technology works across the entire Office suite.

Is my document content safe?

Absolutely. We extract only the encrypted header needed for password testing. Your document text, images, and formatting are never read or stored on our servers. All uploaded files are automatically deleted within 24 hours.

What if my Word file is from Office 365?

Office 365 (Microsoft 365) saves Word documents in the standard DOCX format with the same AES encryption used since Word 2007. These files are fully supported. There is no difference in encryption between a locally saved DOCX and one created in Office 365.

Word Password Recovery

Unlock Your Word Document

Forgot your Word password? Our professional recovery service recovers passwords for DOC and DOCX files. Free analysis included — you only pay when we find the password.

All Word versions

High-performance

Fast results

DOC & DOCX

How It Works

Upload Word File

Upload your password-protected DOC or DOCX file. We detect the encryption type and estimate recovery difficulty automatically.

Server-Powered Recovery

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

Get Your Password

Once found, you receive the password via email. Pay $39.99 only when recovery succeeds.

Supported Word Versions

FASTER

Word 97-2003 (.doc)

RC4 encryption
Faster recovery speed
Higher success rate

Extensions.doc, .dot

DifficultyLow

Word 2007+ (.docx)

AES-128 / AES-256
Standard difficulty
Hints boost success

Extensions.docx, .dotx

DifficultyDepends on password

Common Scenarios

People forget Word passwords for all kinds of reasons. Here are the most common situations we help with:

Legal contracts and agreements

Thesis papers and dissertations

Business proposals and bids

Old reports from backup drives

Collaboration docs with lost passwords

HR files and employee records

Personal journals and diaries

Templates from previous employers

Document vs. Editing Protection

Microsoft Word has two completely different protection types. Make sure you know which one you need:

Open Password

Prevents opening the document entirely. Word asks for a password before showing any content. This is what we recover.

Edit Protection

Allows reading but prevents changes. This is a weak restriction that can be removed with free tools — save as a new file or use the document inspector. No recovery needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Recovery PRO

Priority Service

$9.99+$39.99

upfront + on success

High-performance processing

Results within 24 hours

Password hints support

DOC + DOCX support

Email notification

Automatic detection

Files deleted in 24h

Upload Word Now

Your Privacy

TLS 1.3 encrypted upload

Only encrypted header analyzed

Document content never accessed

Automatic deletion within 24 hours

Zero-knowledge processing

Ready to Unlock Your Word Document?

Upload your protected file and regain access in minutes. Free analysis included with every upload.