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VBA Password Remover

Corbett VBA Password Remover unlocks the VBA project in Excel, Word and PowerPoint files when its password is lost. Remove the project password or set a new one in batch, with macros, modules and forms kept as they were. Try the VBA Password Remover free demo first.

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4.9 out of 5 from 493 reviews

Files are unlocked on your PC. No workbook or macro code goes to Corbett.

Free demo, a 30 day money back window.

Lifetime licence from $19 Free trial shows locked VBA projects

Locked macros

VBA Password Remover for Locked Macro Projects

VBA Password Remover Unlocks Code in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Reporting macros keep a workbook alive, and the developer who locked them left years ago. VBA Password Remover clears or resets the project password, so your code opens in the Visual Basic Editor again without a rebuild.

Kept in output

Macros
Modules
UserForms
Class modules
References
Sheet data
Document content

Office files

Excel XLS, XLT and XLSM
Word DOC, DOCM and DOT
PowerPoint PPTM and POTM
Macro enabled templates
Single files
Full folders

Actions

Remove Password
Change Password
Preview panel
Delete old folders
Open folder after export

Not handled

File open passwords
Encrypted workbooks
Sheet protection
XLSX without macros

VBA Project Locks vs File Open Passwords

Office has separate protections. File open passwords encrypt full documents, sheet protection blocks edits and the VBA project password hides the code. VBA Password Remover deals with that last lock, found under Tools, VBAProject Properties, Protection.

VBA Password Remover guide

Core features

VBA Password Remover Features by Screen

Five screens of Corbett VBA Password Remover, in working order.

Open

Select the Office File Type in VBA Password Remover

Click Open and choose Excel Files, Word Files, PowerPoint Files or VBA Supported Files. Matching formats load from single files or a full folder.

Templates and macro files load beside old and new Office formats.

Load

Load Locked Macro Files in Bulk

Every loaded file appears in a list, so a folder of locked department workbooks needs one session instead of many.

Word, Excel and PowerPoint files mix in one list, embedded macros included.

Preview

Preview VBA Projects Before Unlocking

Click a file in the list and the preview panel shows its content. You confirm the right version of the workbook before any password changes.

File type tells Excel, Word and PowerPoint files apart in the list.

Actions

Remove or Change the VBA Project Password

Remove Password opens the project for anyone with the file. Change Password sets a new, stronger one in the New Password box, so the code stays protected under a password your team now knows.

Macros and forms stay intact, and the action applies to every selected file.

VBA Password Remover destination folder for unlocked files

Save

Save Unlocked Copies to a New Folder

Browse sets the destination and Save stores the unlocked files there. Delete old folders and Open folder after export keep your output tidy.

Your locked originals stay in their own folder.

Working process

How to Remove a VBA Project Password in Four Steps

Four steps take a locked macro project to an open one. Try them in free demo first.

Open locked files

Start VBA Password Remover, click Open and select Excel Files, Word Files, PowerPoint Files or VBA Supported Files.

Load and preview

Add single files or a folder. Click any file in the list to check its content in the preview panel.

Select an action

Open Actions and choose Remove Password or Change Password. For a new password, type it in the New Password box.

Browse and save

Browse to a destination folder and press Save. Open your unlocked copies in the Visual Basic Editor.

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Working process

VBA Password Remover Video Walkthrough

Prefer text? Open the VBA Password Remover guide for both the remove and change routes.

More options

More VBA Password Remover Features for Big Jobs

Small options that make a big unlock job safe and quick.

Remove Password

Opens the project for anyone with the file

Change Password

Sets a new password you choose

Batch folders

Load a full folder of locked files

Preview panel

Check a file before you unlock it

Four file categories

Excel, Word, PowerPoint and VBA Supported

Macros kept

Modules, forms and references stay as they were

Originals kept

Unlocked copies go to a new folder

Delete old folders

Found in the settings list

Open folder after export

Result folder shows at once

Mixed Office files

Word, Excel and PowerPoint in one session

Macro templates

XLT, DOT and POTM files load too

Works on your PC

No workbook or macro code is uploaded

File types

Office File Types VBA Password Remover Opens

VBA Password Remover opens macro files from Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Match your locked files to the list below.

Excel XLS

Older macro workbooks

Excel XLSM

Macro enabled workbooks

Excel XLT

Workbook templates

Word DOC and DOCM

Documents with macros

Word DOT

Document templates

PowerPoint PPTM and POTM

Decks and templates with macros

VBA Supported Files

For files of unknown type

Mixed folders

Handled by type in one list

Free demo

Test VBA Password Remover on Locked Files

Install free demo and load your locked files. Free demo shows your VBA files, so you confirm they load before you buy. Removing or changing passwords needs the $19 licence.

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Free Demo vs Full VBA Password Remover

Free demo of VBA Password Remover loads and shows your locked files. Removing or changing a password needs a licence.

Feature	Free demo	Full version
Load files and folders	Available	Available
Preview panel	Available	Available
Remove Password	Not included	Included
Change Password	Not included	Included
Price	Free	From $19 one time

Use cases

Who Needs VBA Password Remover?

Anyone who owns a macro project and lost the key to it.

IT admins

Open inherited workbooks when the developer who locked them has left.

Finance teams

Fix reporting macros that need a change every month.

Developers

Recover your own old macro project after you forgot its password.

Consultants

Unlock client Word and Excel files you are authorised to open.

Office teams

Clear a folder of locked department workbooks in one session.

Companies after staff exit

Open files a former employee locked, when your organization owns them.

Why Corbett

Why Choose Corbett VBA Password Remover?

Lifetime licence

From $19, one payment

Works on your PC

Nothing is uploaded anywhere

Batch folders

Load a directory of locked files

Remove or change

Open the project or set a new password

Preview first

Check a file before you unlock it

Copies saved apart

Originals stay in their folder

Macros kept

Modules and forms stay as they were

30 day refund

Money back window after purchase

Before you unlock

VBA Password Remover Scope and Limits

VBA Password Remover clears the project lock on Windows. Here is what that covers and where it stops.

Capability	Status	What it means
Excel files	Yes	XLS, XLT and XLSM
Word files	Yes	DOC, DOCM and DOT
PowerPoint files	Yes	PPTM and POTM
Remove or change	Yes	Remove Password opens the project and Change Password sets a new one
File open passwords	No	Encrypted workbooks and documents are a separate Office lock
Sheet protection	No	Sheet and workbook structure protection are separate Office features
XLSX files	No project	XLSX cannot store macros, so no VBA project exists to unlock
Mac and Linux	No	VBA Password Remover installs on Windows only

Manual or tool

Manual Hex Editing vs VBA Password Remover

Forum guides describe editing file bytes by hand to bypass the project lock. It costs nothing, and the rows below show where VBA Password Remover steps in.

Job	Hex editing	VBA Password Remover
Cost	Free	$19 one time
One old XLS file	Possible with care	Load, preview and select Remove Password
XLSM and DOCM files	Unzip and edit inside	Opened directly
Many files	One by one	Batch folders
New password	Set later by hand	Change Password action
Skill needed	Hex and file format know how	Open, select, Save
Original file	Edit a copy to keep it safe	Copies saved to your folder

A developer at ease with hex editors can unlock a single old XLS for free. Folders of mixed Office files belong to VBA Password Remover.

Specifications

VBA Password Remover Specifications

Download details

Version: 1.2
Download size: 4.7 MB
Trial limit: View files only
Delivery: Download link and key by email.
Licence: Lifetime, from $19.

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System

Hard disk: 10 MB free disk space
RAM: 2 GB minimum
Processor: Core 2 Duo, 2.4 GHz
Rights: Run as Administrator
Admin rights: Not required

Supported editions

Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 in 32 bit or 64 bit, plus Windows Server 2008 to 2019. No macOS or Linux build.

Rights column lists Run as Administrator.

Support handles setup trouble and questions on first use.

User testimonials

VBA Password Remover Reviews

VBA Password Remover earns 493 reviews from buyers.

4.9 out of 5

Collected across 493 reviews from software portals and support chats. Three reviews below are unedited.

Old Macro Project Back

I stored an old Excel macro project from my previous job and when I needed it, I forgot the password. Someone suggested this tool and it easily unlocked my project. It amazed me how fast the software works and saved my time.

Emily

Word and Excel Files for a Client

For my client, I used this tool to recover VBA Word and Excel files. As a non-tech savvy, I easily remove the passwords and preserve the original content. It is a very reliable tool.

John

Worked Despite Doubts

I was skeptical whether this software would even work or not. But, it works and I am very happy that I gave it a chance and how it effortlessly unlocked my VBA file.

Nina

Before you unlock

Prepare Your Files Before You Unlock a VBA Project

Three habits keep your VBA Password Remover job safe and above board.

Unlock only authorised files

Use VBA Password Remover on company files with approval or on your own projects. Record who asked for the unlock in team settings.

Copy the workbook first

Keep the locked original untouched in an archive. VBA Password Remover saves the unlocked copy to a separate folder.

Store the new password

Use Change Password with a new password kept in your team password manager, so the next handover does not repeat the problem.

Related Office data jobs are covered in Convert MSG file to Excel and Convert VCF to Excel.

Safety checks

How to Unlock VBA Projects Safely

A locked project holds working code, so four habits keep an unlock job safe.

Save to a new folder

Browse sets a destination apart from your originals, so the locked file stays untouched.

Preview before you unlock

Click a file in the list and check its content. Make sure you chose the right version of the workbook.

Open the output folder

Switch on Open folder after export and check the unlocked copies right after Save.

Set a stored password

Choose Change Password instead of Remove Password when the code must stay protected.

Common questions

VBA Password Remover FAQs

VBA password remover formats, actions, limits and what the trial does.

What is VBA Password Remover?

VBA Password Remover is Windows software from Corbett that removes or changes the VBA project password in Excel, Word and PowerPoint files.

How do I remove a VBA project password?

Click Open, select Excel, Word, PowerPoint or VBA Supported Files and add them. Check the preview, open Actions, select Remove Password, choose where the copies go and press Save.

Which Office files does VBA Password Remover support?

Excel XLS, XLT and XLSM, Word DOC, DOCM and DOT, and PowerPoint PPTM and POTM, plus macro enabled templates.

Will my macros still work afterwards?

Yes. Modules, forms and macros stay as they were. Only the project password is cleared.

Can I set a new password instead?

Yes. Change Password replaces the old one with a password you choose in the New Password box.

Does VBA Password Remover open password protected workbooks?

No. VBA Password Remover handles the VBA project lock, not the file open password or encryption.

Can I unlock many files at once?

Yes. Load a folder and apply the action to all selected files.

Does VBA Password Remover remove sheet protection?

No. Sheet and workbook structure protection are separate Office features.

Is my original file changed?

Unlocked copies are saved to the folder you choose. Keep the original as a backup.

Is it allowed on files a former employee locked?

Yes, when the files belong to your organization and you are authorized to access them.

Why can XLSX files not be unlocked?

XLSX cannot store macros, so it never has a VBA project. Macro workbooks use XLSM or XLS.

Does VBA Password Remover work with any password length?

Yes. Simple and complex project passwords are both handled.

Can I preview a file before I unlock it?

Yes. Click a file in the list and the preview panel shows its content.

Can I choose where unlocked files go?

Yes. Browse sets the destination folder and Save stores the unlocked copies there.

Is any file uploaded?

No. Files are unlocked on your computer, and no workbook or macro code goes to Corbett.

Is there a Mac build?

No. VBA Password Remover installs on Windows 7 to 11 and Windows Server 2008 to 2019.

What does a licence cost?

Personal costs $19 for 2 PCs, Business costs $49 for 10 PCs and Enterprise costs $99 for 50 PCs. You pay once for a lifetime licence.

How far does the VBA Password Remover free demo go?

Free demo loads and shows your VBA files. Removing or changing passwords needs a licence.

How do I receive the licence key?

You receive the licence key and invoice by email after payment. Activation needs an internet connection.

Which Windows versions work with VBA Password Remover?

Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 in 32 bit or 64 bit, plus Windows Server 2008 to 2019. There is no macOS or Linux build.

What are the system needs?

VBA Password Remover downloads at 4.7 MB. Keep 10 MB of free disk space, 2 GB of RAM and a Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz processor.

Can I get my money back?

Yes. Refund requests made within 30 days of purchase are accepted. See the refund policy for details.

Where can I find the step by step guide?

Open the VBA Password Remover guide for both the remove and change routes with screenshots.

VBA guides

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