Yes—if the Word or Excel file is yours, recovering the file-open password does not erase the document. You get the string that opens the same container, then save a copy in Microsoft Office.
A damaged file is a different problem. Random AES-256 passwords may never open. Only documents you lawfully possess.
What is recovered
| Type | What happens |
|---|---|
| File-open password | Usual Catpasswd Office job; file bytes stay |
| Protect sheet / modify password | Not always the same lock; do not assume one upload clears every restriction |
| “Password remover” that rewrites the file | May change the file; prefer a service that returns the password |
Catpasswd Office: upload or hash extract, free or Professional (pricing), email, open locally, destroy the task (privacy).
Will the file be lost?
| Situation | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intact file, forgotten open password | Document remains; you still need the password or a backup |
| You uploaded a copy | Disk copy unchanged; purge the cloud task |
| Hash extract only | Original stays on the PC |
| Corrupt container | A password will not repair missing parts |
| Random AES-256 password | You may never open it |
Steps (keep a backup)
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Copy the .xlsx / .docx |
| 2 | Upload the copy, or extract a hash |
| 3 | Wait for email; open in Excel/Word |
| 4 | Destroy the cloud record |
Other Office-oriented pages: OfficePassword.net, Office Password Remover. Desktop: Passware, Elcomsoft, PassFab, Passper.
Free vs paid (success, security, queue): Free vs paid Office recovery.
FAQ
Does recovery change formulas or text?
No. It searches for the open password.
Can I skip install?
Yes. GPU acceleration is on the server.