There are two types of passwords in Microsoft Word documents: a password to open the document and a password to make changes. Below, we explain how to remove each type of password.
Users from all over the world contact us to recover forgotten passwords, and losing access to a Word document due to a forgotten password is one of the most common issues. This is a serious problem, as the entire file is encrypted using a strong cryptographic algorithm, and the original password is the only key. There are no shortcuts. Ignore any ads claiming a “100% guarantee to hack a .docx file” — they are scams.
Your best chance for successful password recovery lies in the fact that most people use simple, easy-to-remember passwords. While this isn't always the case, our computing power allows us to check tens of billions of possible passwords quickly. LostMyPass can perform password recovery within 24 hours, and in over 60% of cases, we successfully recover the password.
Simply upload your file to the Word Password Recovery page and follow the instructions. We recover weak passwords in just a few minutes and completely free of charge. For stronger passwords, the process may take longer and is paid — you'll receive a bill only after the password is successfully recovered (see the Prices page).
If you know the password for your Word file (or you’ve recovered it using LostMyPass), removing it is easy. Just follow these steps:
Whether you know the password or not, you can remove the editing password using LostMyPass in just two clicks. Upload your document to the Word Password Recovery page, and within a second, you’ll be able to download an unlocked version.
Please note: we can only remove the password that restricts editing — we cannot recover the original password. Also, we only support Microsoft Word files from version 2007 or later (*.docx). Older *.doc files are not supported.
You can also attempt to remove editing protection manually on your computer, but this requires some technical skills and time. Detailed instructions can be found on the “How to Unlock a Word Document” page.
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