XLS Padlock 2025.1 Is Here - July 10, 2025

XLS Padlock 2025.1 is Here!

We are thrilled to announce the official release of XLS Padlock 2025.1!

This important update is focused on delivering a faster and more stable experience for both you, the developers, and your end-users. We've introduced some performance and stability improvements.

Key Highlights of Version 2025.1

• Faster Performance: We are now using the Zstandard compression algorithm. This results in quicker compilation for you and faster application startup times for your customers.
• Expanded Language Support: We’ve added localization files for Simplified and Traditional Chinese for your compiled workbook apps.
• Enhanced Stability: The core spreadsheet engine has been updated and multithreading loops have been optimized to make your applications more robust.
• Improved Compilation: The entire build process is now smarter and has been internally optimized.

This version also addresses several user-reported bugs to improve overall reliability. For a detailed list of all changes, please see our dedicated blog post.

For new members wondering what XLS Padlock is all about:

XLS Padlock is a powerful application that transforms your Microsoft Excel workbooks into secure, standalone Windows applications (EXE files). It protects your valuable formulas and VBA code from being viewed or copied, allowing you to confidently share or sell your spreadsheet solutions while safeguarding your intellectual property.

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Ready to try out the improvements? You can download the latest version from our website:

Download XLS Padlock 2025.1 Now

We look forward to hearing your feedback on this exciting new release! Let us know what you think.

Hi,
Have a problem with 2025.1:

When the exe opens, there is a dialog that stays on top of all windows, saying: Loading workbook, please wait...


it covers all other dialogs we set and we cannot access them to continue.
Can this message be removed?
Thank you

You can remove it here: