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Softpedia certifies XLS Padlock contains no spyware, viruses, trojans, or backdoors.
Reviews and testimonials
What XLS Padlock customers
actually ship with it.
A selection of testimonials from developers shipping commercial Excel products with XLS Padlock, plus the malware-clean awards we have earned from independent download sites.
From workbook to commercial product.
I have been using XLS Padlock now for more than 2 years to develop a database in Excel that keeps track of every single program in Star Trek that you watch. It has made it possible for me to safely distribute my spreadsheet from my website without any risk of the project being stolen or corrupted. XLS Padlock compiled spreadsheets provide a very professional looking finished product that behaves like a real independent application, and the support is second to none. I cannot recommend this product highly enough; it is a 10 out of 10 product and a MUST HAVE for every Microsoft Excel user out there.
Customer since 2021
I sell a commercial application using XLS Padlock as my Excel protector and compiler, and Paquet Builder to distribute. I have had no issues with XLS Padlock or the software I ship and find it very simple and effective. It works very well across Excel versions and the protection holds up.
Kevin A., commercial Excel developer
Customer since 2018
Your product is excellent and is just what I have needed. Your design makes it extremely easy for me to supply my clients with updates as needed. It protects me as well as my clients. Sincere appreciation and thanks for the time and effort spent in generating this software.
John Nelson
Customer since 2016
Why developers pick XLS Padlock, in their own words.
What people tell us in support tickets.
The guys help is superb, they grasp my questions quickly and their response is usually spot on and friendly. Keep up the good work.
David Gibson
Customer since 2019
Just a quick note to congratulate you all at G.D.G. Software on the 2018 version. I am a very happy user of XLS Padlock. You deliver great software. Thank you for making my life easier (and more fun).
Lars Patterson
Customer since 2017
Independently verified clean.
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(opens in a new tab) Software Informer Virus Free award
Software Informer scans XLS Padlock with multiple engines and lists it as virus-free.
Code-signed installer and EXE
Every XLS Padlock release is signed with an Authenticode certificate. SmartScreen verifies the publisher.
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