Excel Encryption for XLSX in C# and VB.NET

XLSX encryption enables you to securely protect the content of your Excel workbook (XLSX) from unwanted viewers.

Following example shows how to load encrypted XLSX file and how to save workbook as encrypted XLSX file in C# and VB.NET.

Input and output password should be specified in the appropriate text box. If password is empty, file won't be decrypted / encrypted.

Screenshot of XLSX file decrypted and encrypted with GemBox.Spreadsheet

C#
VB.NET

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using GemBox.Spreadsheet;

class Program
{
    static void Main()
    {
        // If using Professional version, put your serial key below.
        SpreadsheetInfo.SetLicense("FREE-LIMITED-KEY");

        var inputPassword = "%InputPassword%";
        var outputPassword = "%OutputPassword%";

        var workbook = ExcelFile.Load("%InputFileName%", new XlsxLoadOptions() { Password = inputPassword });

        workbook.Save("XLSX Encryption.xlsx", new XlsxSaveOptions() { Password = outputPassword });
    }
}

Imports GemBox.Spreadsheet

Module Program

    Sub Main()

        ' If using Professional version, put your serial key below.
        SpreadsheetInfo.SetLicense("FREE-LIMITED-KEY")

        Dim inputPassword = "%InputPassword%"
        Dim outputPassword = "%OutputPassword%"

        Dim workbook = ExcelFile.Load("%InputFileName%", New XlsxLoadOptions With {.Password = inputPassword})

        workbook.Save("XLSX Encryption.xlsx", New XlsxSaveOptions With {.Password = outputPassword})
    End Sub
End Module

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Published: December 13, 2018 | Modified: April 8, 2021 | Author: Marek Turis