JWT Decoder

Decode and inspect JWT tokens.

About this tool

Decode JSON Web Tokens (JWT) to inspect their header and payload. The token is never verified or sent anywhere.

Key Features

  • Decodes header & payload
  • Pretty-printed JSON
  • Detects expiry (exp)
  • 100% client-side

How to Use

  1. Paste a JWT.
  2. Click Decode.
  3. Inspect the header and payload.

Benefits

  • Debug auth tokens
  • Inspect claims & expiry
  • Understand API payloads

Frequently Asked Questions

No — decoding a JWT reveals its contents but does not verify the signature, which requires the secret key.

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