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DoneEx XCell Compiler

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3.4
/ 12 ratings

Protect your Excel spreadsheets

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updated on October 28, 2026
Download for Windows
DoneEx XCell Compiler is used for the protection of Excel spreadsheets, which is done by compiling the Excel file and saving it into an exe format. Because Excel formulas or data might otherwise be exposed through VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), there is an option to prevent access to the VBA code.

Before compiling, you can set an end-user license agreement (EULA) to show before each start, add a splash image, a custom icon, set the target Excel architecture (32- or 64-bit), and add additional information, such as contact and copyright details.

Advanced licensing and security

For further protection, output files can be locked with a password, and if you will be using the spreadsheets only on a single computer, hardware locking can be set, which will make them viewable only from that target machine. You can also limit access to a specific date period, or by setting a trial version, you can make spreadsheets available only for a set number of days.

Secure distribution for business

DoneEx XCell Compiler may come especially handy for companies and businesses that want to restrict access to private or critical data contained in Excel spreadsheets. It is ideal for sending such files over the internet while still maintaining the necessary privacy.
Tony Hill
App tester and reviewer
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Pros

  • VBA code protection
  • Set end user license agreement (EULA)
  • Make spreadsheets viewable only from a target computer

Cons

  • Compiled files still require Microsoft Excel to run
LicenseShareware
Minimum requirements Microsoft Excel 2003/2007/2010/2013/2016
Previous versions
Operating systemWindows
Supported languagesEnglish
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