We recover passwords required to open encrypted Microsoft Excel files (*.xls and *.xlsx). We do not recover passwords that restrict editing (Permissions Passwords), but we can remove these restrictions from your document at no charge. Upload your file here and follow the provided instructions.
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Maximum upload file size: 100MB
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How Likely Is It to Recover a Lost Password?
We offer a free initial attempt to recover your Excel password by searching through a database containing the 3 million most common passwords. This initial recovery typically takes just a few seconds to a couple of minutes and has approximately a 22% success rate.
If this initial attempt does not recover your password, we offer a paid service with more advanced techniques. This service includes not only an extensive search through our database of over 20 billion passwords but also uses advanced methods such as extended and combined attacks, significantly improving your chances of successful recovery.
According to our internal statistics, the success rate for this advanced recovery service is around 61%. Please note that the paid recovery process can take up to 24 hours to complete.
More details are available on our “Recovery Chances” page.
Pricing
| Excel Password Recovery (*.xls, *.xlsx) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery Type | Success rate | Estimated Time | Price | ||
| Remove Permissions Password Recovery not supported | 100% | Instant | Free | Start | |
| Weak Password Recovery | ≈ 22% | Within a few minutes | Free | Start | |
| Strong Password Recovery (MS Office ≤ 2003) | ≈ 61% | Up to 12 hours | $29.00 * | Start | |
| Strong Password Recovery (MS Office 2007) | ≈ 61% | Up to 18 hours | $39.00 * | Start | |
| Strong Password Recovery (MS Office 2010-2019) | ≈ 61% | Up to 24 hours | $49.00 * | Start | |
| Brute Force ** | 100% *** | Time depends on mask complexity | On Request | Custom Request | |
* You only pay after the password is successfully recovered.
** We search all possible password combinations based on the specified mask, which must include the password’s structure — like maximum length and character set — because without it, brute-forcing a 10-character password blindly would take thousands of years (over 67 quintillion combinations); you can estimate this using our Brute Force calculator.
*** A 100% success rate is guaranteed only if the mask you provide is accurate. If the mask parameters — including character set and maximum length — are incorrect, recovery will fail. Please use mask-based recovery only if you're confident about the exact structure of the password.
Why Choose LostMyPass?
- Cloud-based service — no software installation needed
- Fast results — often within minutes
- No upfront payment — you only pay if recovery is successful
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How to Remove the Password from an Excel Document?
If you already know your password, simply follow the provided instructions to remove it.
If you don't know the password, upload your Excel document to LostMyPass and start the password recovery process. Once the password is recovered, you'll receive it, allowing you to open your document and remove the protection.
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Upload your file above and let our system get to work. In just a few minutes, you’ll know whether a free recovery is possible — and if not, our advanced recovery options are standing by to help.
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