Unprotect Excel Without Password
Forgot your Excel password? Don't worry. Remove sheet and workbook protection without needing the original password.
Drag your Excel file here
or click to select
Supports .xlsx, .xls and .xlsm (max. 5MB)
- ✓No password needed
- ✓Works with forgotten passwords
- ✓Removes sheet & workbook protection
- ✓100% free, no registration
How It Works Without Password
Excel sheet and workbook protection uses a weak security mechanism that was designed to prevent accidental edits, not to provide real encryption. The protection password is stored as a hash in the file's XML structure, which can be safely removed without knowing the original password. This is different from file encryption (password to open), which cannot be bypassed.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this tool removes the protection entirely rather than recovering the password. You'll get an unprotected file that you can edit freely.
Yes! This tool is specifically designed for when you've forgotten the password. It removes protection without needing the original password.
Yes. If your file requires a password to open it, that's encryption and cannot be removed. This tool works on files you can open but cannot edit.