How to Unprotect Excel Sheets Without Password

Complete step-by-step guide to remove protection from your Excel files. No software installation required, 100% free and secure.

Quick Answer The fastest way to unprotect an Excel sheet is using KeylessFile. Simply upload your file and the protection is removed automatically in seconds. No password needed.

Methods to Unprotect Excel Sheets

There are several ways to remove Excel protection. Here are the most effective methods:

Method 1: Using KeylessFile (Recommended)

The fastest and easiest way to unprotect Excel files.

  1. 1. Click the upload button or drag your protected Excel file to the drop zone. Supports .xlsx, .xls, and .xlsm files up to 5MB.
  2. 2. The tool automatically identifies and removes sheet and workbook protection in seconds. Processed in memory, nothing is ever stored.
  3. 3. Download your Excel file with all protections removed. The file is ready to edit without any restrictions.

Method 2: Using ZIP (For .xlsx files)

Manual method that works directly on the file structure.

This method requires more technical knowledge and modifying file contents. Create a backup before proceeding.

Method 3: VBA Macro (For .xlsm files)

Use a macro to generate the sheet password hash.

This method may not work on all Excel versions and requires enabling macros.

File Encryption (Opening Password): Requires a password to open the file. This is actual encryption, not just protection.