Remove Password from Excel Sheet
Unlock a password-protected Excel (.xlsx) file online for free. Remove workbook and sheet protection instantly with no account needed.
How Excel Sheet Passwords Are Removed
DocxLab removes sheet protection by parsing the OpenXML container and purging the hashed sheetProtection tags.
Upload Locked Workbook
Select or drag your .xlsx file with locked cells, hidden formulas, or protected sheets.
Strip Protection Schemas
DocxLab purges the sheetProtection and workbookProtection XML nodes without touching your numbers, formulas, or data.
Download Unlocked File
Instantly download your fully editable Excel workbook with complete cell editing capabilities restored.
Frequently Asked Questions about Remove Password from Excel Sheet
Does this remove sheet protection without knowing the password?
Yes. The tool purges sheetProtection and workbookProtection XML nodes directly, allowing full editing without a password.
Will any formulas or spreadsheet data be modified?
No. All cell values, mathematical formulas, formatting, and charts remain completely unaltered.
Can this remove file-open passwords?
This tool is specifically designed for sheet protection, locked cells, and workbook structure protection.