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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. Windows software from $19.

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4.9 out of 5 from 493 reviews

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

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Lifetime licence from $19 Free trial shows locked VBA projects

Project facts

VBA Password Remover for Locked Macro Projects

The developer who wrote the reporting macros left years ago and took the VBA project password along. Every month the workbook needs a fix nobody can reach. VBA Password Remover clears or resets that project password so the code opens in the Visual Basic Editor again, without rebuilding anything.

Preserved

Macros
Modules
UserForms
Class modules
References
Sheet data
Document content

Office files

XLS
XLSM
XLT
DOC and DOCM
DOT
PPTM
POTM

Actions

Remove Password
Change Password
Excel Files
Word Files
PowerPoint Files
VBA Supported Files
Batch folders
Preview

Not handled

File open passwords
Encrypted workbooks
Sheet protection
XLSX without macros

VBA project lock is not file encryption

Office has separate protections. A file open password encrypts the full document, sheet protection blocks edits, and the VBA project password only hides the code. This tool deals with that last lock, the one under Tools, VBAProject Properties, Protection.

VBA remover guide

Core features

VBA Password Remover in Five Steps

Open the file type, load, preview, choose an action and save.

Open

Select the Office File Type

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

Four file categories under Open
Single files or full folders
Templates and macro files
Old and new Office formats

Loaded projects

Load Locked Macro Files in Bulk

Every loaded file appears in a list, so a folder of locked department workbooks can be handled in one session instead of one at a time.

Folder of workbooks at once
Word, Excel and PowerPoint mixed
Embedded macros included
Macro-enabled templates read

Preview

Preview VBA Projects Before Unlocking

Click a file in the list to check its content first, so the right version of the workbook gets unlocked.

File list shows every loaded project
Preview panel displays the selected file
File type tells Excel, Word and PowerPoint apart
Actions and menu hold Remove and Change Password

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 so the code stays protected under a password the team now knows.

Remove Password action
Change Password action
New password entry box
Macros and forms left intact
Batch action on selected files
Original files kept

Save

Save Unlocked Copies to a New Folder

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

Destination chosen with Browse
Open folder after export
Clearing author details before sharing the workbook? Use the Metadata Cleaner
Turning sheets into data files? Try the XLS to CSV Converter next

Before unlocking

VBA Password Remover Ground Rules

Three points that keep the job safe and above board.

Ownership

Unlock only authorised files

Use the tool on company files with approval or on personal projects. Record who asked for the unlock in team settings.

Backup

Copy the workbook first

Keep the locked original untouched in an archive. The unlocked copy goes to a separate folder.

Afterwards

Set a password the team stores

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

Related Office data jobs are covered by the XLS to CSV Converter and Metadata Cleaner.

Free trial

Check Locked Projects Free First

Install the trial and load the locked files to confirm they are read correctly. Removing or changing passwords needs the $19 licence.

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Before purchase

Manual Hex Editing vs VBA Password Remover

Forum guides describe editing the file bytes by hand to bypass the project lock. It costs nothing but one wrong byte corrupts the workbook. Here is how both routes compare.

Job	Hex editing	VBA Password Remover
Cost	Free	$19 one time
One old XLS file	Possible with care	Done in seconds
XLSM and DOCM files	Unzip and edit inside	Opened directly
Many files	One by one	Batch folders
Risk to code	High if a byte slips	Macros kept intact
New password	Set later by hand	Change Password action
Skill needed	Hex and file format know-how	None
Original file	Often overwritten	Copy saved apart

Green rows mark where the manual route can work.

A developer comfortable with hex editors can unlock a single old XLS for free. Office data that needs converting goes to the XLS to CSV Converter .

Specifications

VBA Password Remover Specs

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.

Corbett has built Windows email utilities since 2020. Macro unlock tickets are handled by the people who coded it.

Working process

VBA Unlock Video

Prefer screenshots? The VBA Password Remover guide covers both remove and change routes.

Common questions

VBA Password Remover FAQs

Formats, actions, limits and what the trial does.

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, run Remove Password, choose where the copies go and press Save.

Which Office files are supported?

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.

Does it open password-protected workbooks?

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

Can I unlock many files at once?

Yes. Load a folder and run the action on all selected files.

Does it 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 organisation and you are authorised 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 it work with password lengths of any kind?

Yes. Simple and complex project passwords are both handled.

Is any file uploaded?

No. Everything runs on your computer.

Is there a Mac build?

No. It runs on Windows 7 to 11 and Windows Server 2008 to 2019.

What does it cost?

From $19, with business tiers above that. Payment is one time.

How far does the trial go?

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

Step by step

Office and Data Tools

Utilities for the jobs around Office files.

Office data

File privacy

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User testimonials

VBA Password Remover Reviews

493 ratings from developers and office teams who unlocked VBA projects with Corbett.

4.9 out of 5

Collected across 493 reviews shared on download portals and over email. The three below are word for word.

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

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Open a Locked VBA Project Today

Load the locked files in the trial, confirm they are read and unlock them with the $19 licence. A 30-day refund window applies.

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4.7 MB · Windows 11 to 7 and Windows Server 2019 to 2008 · 30 day money back