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Excel Password Remover – Unlock Excel Files Online Free

Drop your Excel file here

or click to browse (.xlsx only)

Required — this is the password you use to open the file

Legal notice: Only remove passwords from Excel files that you own or have permission to unlock. You must know the correct password — this tool does not crack or guess unknown passwords.
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What Is an Excel Password Remover?

An Excel password remover unlocks encrypted .xlsx files so you can open, edit, and share them without restrictions. Upload your protected spreadsheet, enter the password you already know, and Calcon decrypts the file and strips every layer of sheet and workbook protection — returning a clean, unlocked copy.

When Would You Need to Remove an Excel Password?

  • You protected a spreadsheet yourself and no longer need the password
  • You received an encrypted workbook from a colleague and want an unrestricted copy
  • Sheet or workbook protection is blocking you from editing cells or rearranging sheets
  • You want to convert the file with another tool but its encryption is in the way

How to Remove an Excel Password on Calcon

  1. Upload your password-protected .xlsx file by dragging or clicking to browse
  2. Enter the current file password in the password field
  3. Click Unlock & Download
  4. Your unlocked file downloads automatically once processing finishes

Is This Safe?

Yes. Your file is sent over HTTPS to Calcon's secure server, processed immediately, and never stored or logged. The password you enter is used only to decrypt the file and is not retained. The unlocked spreadsheet is returned directly to your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Excel Password Remover tool do?
This tool removes password protection from encrypted Excel (.xlsx) files. You provide the file and its current password, and the tool decrypts it and removes all sheet and workbook protection, giving you a fully unlocked file.
Do I need to know the password to use this tool?
Yes. This tool requires you to enter the correct open password. It is not a password cracker — it uses your password to decrypt the file and then strips the protection. Without the correct password, decryption is not possible.
What is the difference between an open password and a sheet protection password?
An open password encrypts the entire file — you cannot even open it without the password. A sheet protection password only restricts editing of cells but still allows you to open the file. This tool handles both: it decrypts open-password files and also removes any sheet or workbook structure protection.
Is my Excel file safe when I upload it?
Yes. Your file is sent over a secure HTTPS connection, processed immediately on the server, and never stored or logged. The unlocked file is returned directly to your browser.
Which file formats are supported?
Currently only .xlsx (Excel 2007 and later) files are supported. If you have an older .xls file, please open it in Excel or Google Sheets and save it as .xlsx first.
What happens after protection is removed?
You get a downloaded copy of your file named with '_unlocked' appended. Your original file is unchanged. The unlocked file has no open password, no sheet protection, and no workbook structure protection.
Why is my password being rejected?
Double-check that you are entering the exact password including correct capitalisation and special characters. Excel passwords are case-sensitive. If you are still unable to unlock the file, the file may use a different encryption format not supported by this tool.

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