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Remove a forgotten Protect Sheet / Protect Workbook edit password from .xlsx and .xlsm files. Everything runs locally in your browser — the file is never uploaded.
Also called an Excel password remover — unprotect a sheet without the password, right in your browser.
| ✓ Removes | ✕ Won't touch |
|---|---|
| Protect Sheet edit locks | File‑open passwords (AES encryption) |
| Protect Workbook structure locks | Your cell values, formulas & formatting |
| Hidden‑tab locks, so you can unhide | VBA macros inside .xlsm files |
Encrypted (file‑open) workbooks are rejected, not broken — and nothing ever leaves your device.
.xlsx or .xlsm workbook.Step‑by‑step help for specific cases:
No. All processing happens locally in your browser tab. The file never leaves your computer.
Yes — same ZIP structure. Macros are left untouched.
That is a different, real encryption (AES). There is no way to remove it without the correct password, so this tool detects encrypted files and refuses them rather than pretend.
Removing edit‑protection from a spreadsheet you own or are authorized to modify is a normal task — Excel itself describes sheet protection as an anti‑accident measure, not security. Only use it on files you have the right to change.
No storage, no logs of file contents. Reload the page and nothing remains.