For Excel 2013+ with default AES-128 encryption, recovery is only possible via brute-force/dictionary – no instant removal exists for open passwords.

Download the software from the official iSumsoft website. Installation is standard and quick. Upon launching, you are greeted with a simple dashboard.

The software is available as a , which allows users to recover passwords of 3 characters or fewer to test its functionality. For more complex passwords, a full license is required: Workbook Protection Refixer - iSumsoft

The software is lightweight, installs on Windows operating systems (Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and even older versions), and supports all major Excel formats, including: