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SysTools Excel Password Recovery Tool

Recover Lost and Forgotten XLSX / XLS Workbook Password without Altering the Original File Data. Excel Password Cracker Helps to Find Partially Known or Unknown Passwords.

  • Brute Force Attack Helps to Crack Unknown Password Easily
  • Mask Attack Works When Remember Parts of XLSX / XLS Password
  • Excel Password Remover Can Crack Strong Passwords Easily
  • Supports Workbooks Encrypted with AES-256 Protection Types
  • Find Credentials Securely and Safely Without Making Any Changes in Original File
  • Can Crack Excel Password of Maximum 15 Characters Easily
  • Supports All Character Types Such as Numeric, Alphabetical, Symbolic, Etc.
  • Excel Password Recovery Tool Can Find Longer and More Complex Passwords
  • It Shows Password Attempts and Recovery Time to Analyze Live Processes

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How to Recover Excel Password? Video Guide

Yes, recovering lost or forgotten passwords from XLSX / XLS file is possible, but it depends on the protection applied. MS Excel provides different levels of security including worksheet protection, workbook structure protection, and strong file encryption.

Normal worksheet and workbook structure protection can be removed using manual techniques. However, file is encrypted with Password to Open, then you can’t open it without password. In such cases, only SysTools Excel password recovery tool works to recover unknown password.

Here are the steps and Video guide for using this solution to recover Excel password.

  • Step 1: Download the software.
  • Step 2: Add your locked Excel file.
  • Step 3: Choose “Recovery Mode” options.
  • Step 4: Enable features according to requirements.
  • Step 5: Select the “Recover” icon to start process.

Attack Modes of Excel Password Recovery Tool

Provides Two Different Smart Attack Modes to Find Strongly Encrypted Excel File Credentials

To crack Excel password of encrypted files, this software offers two different attack modes based on available information about password. Brute and Mask Attack modes designed to increase the chances of correct password recovery while optimizing the required time. Users can choose the options depending on whether the password is completely unknown or partially known:

  • Brute Force Attack: The Brute force attack mode is designed to crack completely unknown XLSX / XLS passwords. The Excel password recovery tool tries all possible combinations of characters, including uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, until it finds correct details. Users can also define the character set to reduce unnecessary combination attempts and improve recovery speed.
  • Mask Attack: It’s a faster and more targeted approach when some details of password are already known. Users can define a password pattern such as a prefix (start), suffix (end), character type, length, or specific positions. Based on the provided pattern, this Excel password cracker tool will skip irrelevant combinations and match all the possible ones to reduce both time and workload.

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Excel Password Cracker for Strongly Encrypted Files

Brute Force Attack for Unknown Passwords to Get Access

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Yes, the software can find correct password to open password protected Excel file instead of removing protection type. Files encrypted with Password to Open feature use strong AES-265 encryption, which cannot be directly removed, data can be accessed using correct password. For completely unknown credentials, users can use the Brute Force Attack mode of SysTools Excel Password Recovery to get access of encrypted XLS or XLSX file.

  • Password Length: Specify the password length, which means how many characters your password contains. This software can recover a maximum of 15-character credentials.
  • Select Charset: Also, users can mention the characters of credentials like uppercase, lowercase, numbers, special characters, spaces, and tabs.
  • Password Starts With: Specify how your password starts to target more precisely.
Tip: The more information you provide, the faster the recovery process can be completed. This allows the SysTools Excel password cracker to focus on relevant combinations while ignoring unnecessary attempts for faster recovery and saving time.

Why Choose SysTools Excel Password Recovery Tool?

Reliable Capabilities to Regain Access to Locked Excel Files

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Support All Versions of Excel

The Excel password recovery tool works with both XLSX and XLS format exported from any Excel version, including 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, and older editions, without altering the original file data. It can efficiently recover multilingual passwords with powerful algorithms. A simple interface makes the software more useful.

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Recover Excel Password Legally

Yes, the Excel password remover tool can recover XLSX password legally. Means it doesn’t remove protection from the sheet, because it is an illegal practice. So, it finds the correct credentials to unprotect Excel workbook without password by matching all possible combinations of characters without breaking or removing protection.

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Updated & More Interesting GUI

This tool shows real-time password attempt progress through a clear progress bar and estimated recovery time. But it is only an approximation based on the number of password attempts. If the correct password combination comes earlier, then the recovery process will complete much faster than the estimated time displayed.

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Supporting Formats to Crack Excel Password

The Excel password recovery tool is designed to work with commonly used Excel formats like XLSX and XLS for a smooth and reliable process. These are older and modern versions of Excel workbooks and widely used standard formats, allow users to find password for a wide range of file extensions.

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Set Prefix & Suffix for Password Recovery

Mask Attack mode displays the Prefix and Suffix option; this feature allows users to enter any known part of the sheet credential to regain access. If the user knows the starting part, then put it into (Prefix), and for the ending part (Suffix) to refine the recovery process. The tool can locate the correct password more quickly and efficiently.

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Set Password Length

This tool can recover a maximum of 15 characters of a password. Also, it provides a Select Length option to choose the minimum and maximum (exact or approximate) length of the password. Again, it helps to focus on relevant matches; the more details users provide, the faster it will recover Excel password.

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Define Password Structure

Excel password remover tool offers a list of characters once users choose the Attack Mode. It helps to define the types of characters in your Excel credentials, such as uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numeric digits, special symbols, or space/tab characters. Excel password recovery tool makes the recovery process more efficient and faster after specifying the correct character set..

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Microsoft Excel Installation Required

MS Excel installation is required to break password-protected Excel, because Excel provides the necessary libraries to read, process, and validate workbook structures during the recovery process. So, the Excel password recovery tool can easily match the password combinations and find the correct password, and it minimizes the risk of file corruption.

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Recover Excel Password with Safety & Security

Most professionals prefer this solution because it offers advanced, reliable, and secure results. It maintains data integrity throughout the process. Also, this Excel password cracker tool works in an offline environment, which means it doesn’t require an internet connection to function.

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Support All-Size Data File

This Excel password recovery tool supports XLS and XLSX files of all sizes without any file size restrictions. Users can smoothly import small or large Excel files and process them efficiently without affecting performance. This Excel password remover tool is designed to handle large files smoothly. For better management, users can split Excel file into smaller parts.

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Keeps Data Originalities

The Excel password recovery tool ensures complete data safety by preserving the original file without making any modifications. All elements of the spreadsheets remain intact, including formatting, headers, text content, cell data, column structure, font styles, and overall layout. It ensures full data integrity and reliability.

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Support All Types of Characters

It is capable of cracking forgotten and lost passwords of all types. This means it can easily retrieve all characters like Uppercase letters, Lowercase letters, Numerical Numbers, Special Characters, Space, or Tabs. It can easily and simply find and guess the correct password of an XLSX file.

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Speed, Accuracy, and Complete Control

Yes, It can recovers the correct password to crack Excel password sucessfully. The Mask Attack option helps to guess the credentials faster than the Brute Force Attack. In simple terms, the more information the user provides, the more exact and faster the password will be.

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Free Excel Password Recovery Tool

This Excel password cracker software comes with a free demo edition so that users and experts can easily use and understand how the software works. A free trial allows users to know the 2 characters of your password. It helps for a better understanding before investing.

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Excel Password Cracker for Windows

This software has been created for the latest versions of Windows. The user can easily download the software on Windows 11 and 10. It contains multiple advanced algorithms for a better recovery process, which can only work in the latest versions of the Windows operating system.

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Recover Excel Password Successfully

The SysTools Excel password breaker is a reliable solution for successful password recovery. It uses advanced algorithms to handle complex passwords and ensure a smooth process. Simple interface, making it suitable for both technical and non-technical users.

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Easy to Use Interface

Yes, the Excel password recovery tool has a very simple and user-friendly interface, which makes the solution the first preference of all experts and users to break Excel password. Our developers have provided all the possible and helpful features for users.

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Crack Complex Excel Password

Our experts have added multiple new features, such as tool can recover strong and complex Excel passwords that include a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. This software can easily handle highly encrypted files without having restrictions.

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Customize Features Accordingly

Yes, the Excel password remover tool allows customization of features according to requirements. Users can connect with experts through 24*7 live chat support to add or remove any filter or features as needed.

Live Process Analysis

Real-Time Recovery Status

The Excel password recovery tool shows live progress on the screen for users’ ease. It shows password attempts through a progress bar, so users can monitor the recovery process. Also, it shows the estimated recovery time based on the number of password attempts. If the exact password combination matches earlier, then it will guess the password faster than the estimated time.

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Instant Recovered Password Re-Detection

This advanced Excel password breaker helps to find passwords that have been recovered earlier for the same file or a similar pattern quickly, without taking too much time. Means if a user found an Excel password in the past, but later loses or forgets it again, then it will recognize previously used patterns much faster.

System Specifications to Install Software

Crack Excel Password to Install the Excel Password Remover

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Name: SysTools Excel Password Cracker
Version: 4.0
Size: 237.18 MB
Release Date:   Feb, 2026
MD5: 95ec0074695bd5a3238df12b99d185a4
Delivery: Free via Email
Free Version: Download Now

Trial Limitations:
The trial version allows users to guess the first two characters of your Excel file password.
Hard Disk Space: 100 MB of free hard disk space required
RAM: 4 GB of RAM (4 GB is recommended)
Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo CPU E4600 @ 2.40GHz 2.39GHz

Platforms:
Windows 11 and 10 (64 bit)

Application Pre-Requisites:
  • Microsoft .NET framework 4.5 or above should be installed.
  • Microsoft Excel application installation is required.

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XLSX Password Recovery Tool – Comparison

Features Difference Between Free & Paid Version of Excel Password Recovery Tool

Features Free Version Full Version
Smart Modes for Recovery
Works with Both XLSX and XLS
Supports All Types of Characters
Successful Excel Password Recovery
Handle Complex and Longer Passwords
Works with Large-Size Excel Files
Recover Excel Password for Free Only First 2 Characters
Cost FREE $19

Commonly Asked Questions

Typical User Questions and Answers About Excel Password Recovery
How do I recover forgotten Excel file password?

Here are the steps to retrieve password protected Excel file:

  • Step 1. Download the Excel password recovery tool.
  • Step 2. Add your password-protected Excel files.
  • Step 3. Select the Attack Mode as per need.
  • Step 4. Choose the Charset according to your choice.
  • Step 5. Select the Length of your password.
  • Step 6. Hit the Next icon to start the recovery.
Yes, this software is highly suggested by experts because it doesn’t breach data and does not save data in the tool’s environment.
No, this software can process all file sizes of Excel without having any limitations.
No, this Excel password cracker doesn’t support damaged Excel files. In such cases, first use SysTools Excel Recovery Tool to repair it and then use Excel password recovery to find credentials.
Yes, passwords containing uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters are supported.
No, it can recover one Excel workbook password at once.
No, process is performed locally on your computer without an internet connection.
It depends on the password complexity and the character types it contains. If the password length is known to be 5–6 characters, the software can focus on a smaller set of combinations, which helps speed up the recovery process.
No, this Excel password recovery doesn’t store or transmit any data.
Yes, this software password recovery for Excel files created with Microsoft 365 and earlier versions.

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