How do I check an Excel or Word password recovery for free?

Upload your .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt or .pptx file. We detect the encryption type instantly in your browser, run a free eligibility check, and show the local release price before charging only if recovery works.

What does an Office 97-2003 result mean?

Many Office 97-2003 documents use a legacy 40-bit RC4 scheme with a finite-key weakness. The exact format and variant still need to be verified before a recovery route is selected.

What is the success rate for Office 2007+ password recovery?

There is no universal percentage. Office 2007+ recovery depends on the exact encryption scheme, file health, password strength, and the candidate search that is feasible for the owner.

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This site covers both directions: unlocking forgotten Office passwords and adding new passwords to modern Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.

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Password Protect Excel File

Focused page for spreadsheet users looking to protect .xlsx files.

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Password Protect PowerPoint

Presentation-focused landing page for .pptx protection queries.

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Most Office locks are not file-open encryption

The file opens, but editing is blocked

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You know the file-open password

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Word, Excel or PowerPoint refuses to open

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How Office Password Recovery Works

Recovery difficulty depends on the Office version and encryption type used.

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Drop your .doc, .xlsx or .ppt file above. Your browser reads the format header locally — nothing is sent to any server at this stage.

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The analyzer identifies whether your file uses legacy 40-bit RC4 (Office 97-2003) or modern AES-128/256 (Office 2007+).

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The result separates legacy finite-key candidates from modern password-dependent files and shows the next justified route.

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Office 97-2003: decrypted file ready. Office 2007+: password proof shown. Full release uses the local price shown before payment only if recovery works.

Office Encryption — Recovery Feasibility by Version

Office Version	Encryption	File Ext	Recovery
Office 97-2003	40-bit RC4	.doc · .xls · .ppt	Finite-key candidate
Office 2007	AES-128 SHA-1	.docx · .xlsx · .pptx	Password-dependent
Office 2010	AES-128 SHA-512	.docx · .xlsx · .pptx	Password-dependent
Office 2013/2016+	AES-128 standard / Agile varies	.docx · .xlsx · .pptx	Password-dependent
Office 365 / 2019+	Standard or Agile Encryption	.docx · .xlsx · .pptx	Weak passwords only

Full Office Encryption Types Guide

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In-depth guides covering the core Office file formats — Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Format-specific explanations and safe first steps before you pay anyone.

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Word Password Recovery

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5 DIY methods — XML, Google Sheets, VBA, LibreOffice.

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PowerPoint Password Recovery

Complete guide for .ppt and .pptx, with format-specific feasibility.

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Office Encryption Types

How legacy RC4 and modern AES change the recovery path.

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Excel Recovery by Version

How encryption and password clues affect each generation.

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Excel VBA Project Password

Hex-edit the DPB entry to bypass VBA passwords.

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Cloud IRM and sensitivity labels vs file-level AES.

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Recovery Methodology

How we classify file layers and password-dependent recovery.

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Protected View Explained

Protected View is sandboxing, NOT encryption.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check a forgotten Excel or Word password for free?

Drop your Office file above. The analyzer checks the encryption type locally. It separates legacy finite-key candidates from modern password-dependent files and shows the next justified route. The local release price appears before payment only if recovery works.

What does the old Office 97-2003 result mean?

Many files from that era use a legacy 40-bit RC4 scheme with a finite-key weakness. The exact variant must still be verified, especially when a file was later re-saved by a newer Office version.

What about modern Office files (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx)?

Office 2007 and later use password-based encryption. Recovery depends on the exact parameters, password clues, file health, and the candidate search that is feasible. Truly random long passwords are usually outside a practical search.

What's the difference between 'Password to Open' and 'Password to Modify'?

'Password to Open' encrypts the file — you need it to read content. 'Password to Modify' is just a warning flag and can be bypassed by opening as read-only. We only recover 'Password to Open' (the actual encryption).

Is it legal to recover an Office password?

Yes, if the file belongs to you. Old contracts, archived spreadsheets, family budgets — recovering access to your own Excel, Word, or PowerPoint files is entirely legal. We require you to confirm ownership before processing.

How long does recovery take?

Timing depends on the exact encryption variant, file health, candidate search, and password clues. The free check comes first; you pay nothing if a verified recovery does not work.