Secure VBA Code in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access with VBA Padlock

Microsoft Office developers have long faced a significant vulnerability: VBA macros are stored as plain text, making them easy targets for unauthorized copying or tampering. Even standard password protection is often insufficient against modern cracking tools. VBA Padlock is here to change that.

We are pleased to announce the official release of VBA Padlock, a robust VBA compiler and security solution designed to transform your VBA projects into professional-grade software.

Beyond Simple Protection: True Compilation

Unlike traditional obfuscators, VBA Padlock acts as a true VBA Compiler that compiles your VBA code from Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint into native 32-bit and 64-bit DLLs. This process converts your source code into compiled bytecode, ensuring that your logic remains private and protected from decompilation.

The built-in VBA Padlock Studio IDE provides a professional development environment where you can write, edit, and compile your VBA scripts directly into secure DLLs. With features like syntax highlighting, project management, and one-click compilation, it streamlines your entire workflow. Discover all the features of VBA Padlock on the official website.

VBA Padlock Project Info
VBA Padlock Studio IDE — Write, manage, and compile your VBA scripts into protected DLLs

Key Features at a Glance

  • Multi-App Support: Fully compatible with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • Advanced Licensing: Secure your work with hardware locking and ECC Ed25519 signed license keys.
  • Online Activation: Manage your users effortlessly with a built-in activation system and PHP kit (with your own dashboard).
  • Seamless Integration: Use the modern editor, VBA Padlock Studio, to manage your projects and scripts with ease.

Excel VBA Compilation in Action

VBA Padlock Studio makes it easy to compile complex Excel VBA projects. The screenshot below shows a real-world example of an Excel VBA function being edited in the IDE before compilation into a protected DLL. From data cleaning routines to financial models, all your Excel VBA code can be compiled and secured.

VBA Padlock Studio IDE code editor showing Excel VBA RemoveDuplicates function with project explorer and script management tools
Editing an Excel VBA function in VBA Padlock Studio before compiling it into a secure DLL

Works with Word, Access, and PowerPoint Too

VBA Padlock is not limited to Excel. It seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Word, Access, and PowerPoint. The image below demonstrates how your existing Word VBA macros can call compiled DLL functions through a simple caller code pattern, ensuring complete protection of your business logic while maintaining full functionality.

Microsoft Word VBA Editor showing DocumentBuilder project with caller code using VBAPI_Execute for DLL integration with VBA Padlock
Word VBA Editor with caller code that invokes protected DLL functions compiled by VBA Padlock

Take Control of Your Distribution

Whether you are sharing tools internally or selling VBA-based applications to global clients, VBA Padlock provides the VBA macro protection infrastructure you need to prevent piracy and control access to your intellectual property.

Special Launch Offer

To celebrate the release, we are offering a special discount for a limited time. Use the coupon code below at checkout to save on your license:

Coupon Code: LAUNCH2026 (10% OFF)

Try it for Free

Not ready to commit? We offer a fully functional Free Trial so you can experience the power of VBA-to-DLL compilation firsthand. The trial gives you access to the complete VBA Padlock Studio environment, including the code editor, compiler, and licensing tools.

XLAM Add-in trial version dialog showing trial status with 26 days remaining and options to Purchase Now, Activate Now, or Continue Trial
Easily add trials to your Office files. Here we provide full access for 26 days for an XLAM add-in — try before you buy!

👉 Ready to protect your VBA macros? Visit the official VBA Padlock website to learn more about all the features, or download the free trial and start securing your code today.

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