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Freeware Excel Password Remover

Quickly Remove Passwords from XLS and XLSX Files

(Average Rating 4.6Based on 244rating)
Seamless Excel password stripper — permanently remove known passwords from encrypted XLS/XLSX workbooks and protected worksheets so you can open,edit,and print without repeated prompts.

Important:This software only removes knownpasswords from Excel files. It does notcrack or recover forgotten passwords.

  • Quickly unlock protected Excel files
  • Remove the known password of XLS and XLSX files
  • Standalone program to remove Excel password protection
  • Work with Excel files of all MS Excel versions
  • Maintain the data integrity after removing Excel file password
  • Simple steps that any novice user can understand
  • Remove passwords of alphabetic,numeric,symbolic,and other characters
  • Access on all versions of Windows,including Windows 11,10,8.1,8,and 7
  • No restrictions on Excel file size to remove the password
  • Provides accurate results without any data harm
Known password onlyFile + worksheetNo Excel install neededWindows desktop
XLSXLSX

Data integrity:Without affecting the internal data of the Excel file,the app removes known password protection and maintains data integrity after unlock.

Note:Free trial lets you try known-password removal. Full Softaken Password Remover license:unlimited known-password removal (Excel,Word,PowerPoint,PDF) from $29.

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See Excel Password Removerin action

Select file → enter the password you know → remove protection.

Known password in → unlocked file out

Softaken Password Remover runs on your Windows PC. Choose the Excel file,provide the password already set on it,and strip protection so you can open and edit without prompts.

  • Supports XLS and XLSX
  • You must know the correct password
  • No Microsoft Excel installation required
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Software interface

Real Softaken Password Remover UI — select your Excel file and remove a known password.

Softaken Password Remover main screen1

Main screen

Open Softaken Password Remover and prepare to select your protected Excel workbook.

Enter known password and remove protection2

Remove known password

Enter the password you already know and run removal to unlock the file locally on your PC.

Screenshots from Softaken docs (password-remover). Click to enlarge.

What this tool does

Known-password strip for Excel — local Windows desktop utility.

File &worksheet passwords

Unlock Excel file passwords and Excel worksheet passwords when you already know the correct password.

100% standalone engine

While removing the XLSX file password,the software does not ask for MS Excel installation — complete the task independently.

Local Windows processing

Runs on your Windows workstation. Select the file on your PC,enter the known password,and unlock without uploading spreadsheets to a third-party web form.

Important Features of Softaken Free Excel Password Remover Software

Remove Excel file password

Softaken Excel Password Remover allows users to remove known Excel passwords and open Excel files easily. With high speed,the software removes the password of the Excel file. Anyone can easily unlock an Excel password and worksheet password without any problems using this program.

Easy steps to remove XLS/XLSX password

This advanced solution smoothly removes XLS/XLSX file passwords. You will not encounter any issues in using this app,and in only 4-5 easy steps,the software can remove any kind of known password from Excel data files. This is a reliable program for Excel file password removal.

Remove Excel file password protection

This Freeware XLSX Password Remover Software allows users to quickly remove known passwords from Excel files. Without any data damage,users can unlock Excel passwords. The program is capable of dealing with any heavy size Excel file and unlock it from password in a few clicks.

Remove any complex known Excel password

You can use this powerful program to remove any complex known password of an Excel file. It can remove complex Excel password combinations like numeric,alphanumeric,alphabetic,and other characters. Without affecting the internal data of the Excel file,the app performs XLSX password removal.

Supports all Excel and Windows editions

Users are free to run this program on all Windows computers to remove XLSX file passwords. Moreover,this smart solution can deal easily with Excel files of all MS Office editions,like Office 2021,2019,2016,2013,2010,and others. You don't experience any support issues with this tool.

Fully Independent Program

While removing the XLSX file password,the software does not ask for MS Excel installation. You can independently complete the XLSX file unlock task with this program. But this tool commendably works with XLSX files of all MS Excel editions. For any questions,you can contact our tech support team.

Feature Comparison — Softaken Password Remover (Excel focus)

Features
  • Remove known passwords from Excel XLS &XLSX
  • Also Word,PowerPoint &PDF (full suite)
  • Lifetime license
  • Limitation
  • Price
DEMO / Free Trial
  • ✗
  • Free trial — try known-password removal
  • FREE
FULL Version
  • Licensed unlimited known-password removal
  • $29

Download the free trial to try known-password removalon Excel (XLS/XLSX). Full license unlocks unlimited known-password removal for Excel plus Word,PowerPoint,and PDF from $29. This tool does notcrack forgotten passwords.

Excel Password Remover FAQs

Only knownpasswords. You must know the correct password to remove it from the Excel file. Softaken does notcrack or recover forgotten passwords.
The freeware Excel Password Remover Tool works with XLSand XLSXfile extensions. Softaken documents support for Excel editions including 2021,2019,2016,2013,2010,2007,and 2003.
Yes. This utility smoothly removes Excel file and Excel worksheet passwords when you provide the password you already know.
No. While removing the XLSX file password,the software does not ask for MS Excel installation. Softaken is a fully independent Windows program.
The tool is designed to maintain data integrity after removing the Excel file password — without any data harm and without affecting the internal data of the Excel file.
Softaken runs as a Windows desktop utility on your local PC. You select the Excel file from your computer,enter the known password,and unlock it locally — you do not upload spreadsheets through a Softaken web form for this process.
Use Softaken to unlock protected Excel files by selecting the file and entering the known password. There is no restriction on Excel file size. For unlimited known-password removal across Excel (and Word,PowerPoint,PDF),use the licensed Softaken Password Remover.
The free trial lets you try known-password removal. The full Softaken Password Remover license unlocks unlimited known-password removalfor Excel XLS/XLSX plus Word,PowerPoint,and PDF,with a lifetime license from $29. Neither version cracks forgotten passwords.

Software Specifications

Known-password removal only — not a forgotten-password cracker or brute-force recovery tool.
Formats:XLS,XLSX. Excel editions:2021 / 2019 / 2016 / 2013 / 2010 / 2007 / 2003. Platform:Windows only. Free trial;full Softaken Password Remover from $29.
XLSXLSXKnown passwordStandaloneWindowsFrom $29

Software Info

NameSoftaken Excel Password Remover

Version1.0

File Size5.2 MB

Operating SystemWindows 11/10/8.1/8/7 (64-bit &32-bit)

Supported &Format

Excel Editions2021/2019/2016/2013/2010/2007/2003

File FormatsXLS,XLSX

LicenseFree trial / Full from $29

LanguageEnglish

System Requirement

Processor1 GHz or faster

RAMMinimum 512 MB

Hard Disk100 MB free space

Display1024x768 resolution

Capability Scope

Password typeKnown passwords only

ProtectionExcel file &worksheet

MS Excel requiredNo

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Excel Password Remover Client Reviews

John Smith Verified

United States

★★★★★
I completely lost hope of unlocking my Excel files,but after discussing it with my friend,I came across this freeware Excel file password recovery tool. This is an amazing solution that can easily recover the password of Excel files with complete data safety.

Sarah Johnson Verified

United Kingdom

★★★★★
I am really happy after using this tool,and it perfectly worked as it claimed for Excel password removal with ease and database security. I would highly recommend this software to all users who need to remove Excel file passwords.

Michael Brown Verified

Canada

★★★★★
This powerful program helped me to remove the XLSX file password,which I found to be the toughest task. All thanks to this software and the development team.

David Wilson Verified

Australia

★★★★★
This is a must-purchase if you want a solution to recover passwords from Excel files. With complete ease,it recovers Excel passwords,and the best thing is that any user can use it due to its easy-to-understand steps.
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Frequently asked questions

Does this software remove forgotten passwords or only known passwords from Excel files?

Only known passwords. Softaken does not crack or recover forgotten passwords.

Which Excel file formats (e.g.,.XLS,.XLSX,.XLSM) are supported by the remover?

XLS and XLSX. Excel editions include 2021 through 2003.

Can the tool remove both workbook opening passwords and sheet-level editing restrictions?

Yes. Removes Excel file and Excel worksheet passwords when you know the password.

Do I need to have Microsoft Excel installed on my computer to use this utility?

No. Softaken does not require MS Excel installation.

Will the password removal process affect my formulas,macros,or sheet calculations?

Designed to maintain data integrity without affecting the internal data of the Excel file.

Is my financial and spreadsheet data secure from third-party or online exposure?

Runs locally on your Windows PC — select the file and unlock without uploading via a Softaken web form.

Can I remove passwords from multiple protected Excel files simultaneously in batch?

Unlock Excel files by selecting each file and entering the known password. Licensed version unlocks unlimited known-password removal across supported formats.

What are the specific capabilities and differences between the free and licensed versions?

Free trial:try known-password removal. Full:unlimited known-password removal for Excel,Word,PowerPoint,and PDF from $29.

Freeware Excel Password Remover specifications
ItemDetails
ProductFreeware Excel Password Remover
PublisherSoftaken Software
Version1.0
Size5.2 MB
PlatformsWindows
FormatsXLS,XLSX
CapabilityKnown-password removal only (not forgotten-password cracking)
DemoFree trial — try known-password removal
Full licenseFrom $29 (Softaken Password Remover)
Pagehttps://www.softaken.com/freeware-excel-password-remover