JWT Decoder

Paste a JSON Web Token to decode its header and payload, inspect claims, and check expiration. Runs fully in your browser - decode-only, no secret required.

Paste a JWT to decode its header and payload.

Encoded TokenValid JWT

eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzdWIiOiIxMjM0NTY3ODkwIiwibmFtZSI6IkpvaG4gRG9lIiwiaWF0IjoxNTE2MjM5MDIyLCJleHAiOjQwNzA5MDg4MDB9.SflKxwRJSMeKKF2QT4fwpMeJf36POk6yJV_adQssw5c

Runs entirely in your browser. Your token never leaves the page. Avoid pasting production tokens into any online decoder.

Decoded Header

{
  "alg": "HS256",
  "typ": "JWT"
}

Decoded PayloadActive

{
  "sub": "1234567890",
  "name": "John Doe",
  "iat": 1516239022,
  "exp": 4070908800
}

Issued at: 2018-01-18T01:30:22.000Z (9 years ago)
Expires at: 2099-01-01T00:00:00.000Z (in 72 years)

Decoded SignatureHS256

SflKxwRJSMeKKF2QT4fwpMeJf36POk6yJV_adQssw5c

Verifying the signature requires the issuer's secret or public key, which this tool does not handle.

How to Use the JWT Decoder

Inspect any JSON Web Token in your browser. The decoder splits the token, base64url-decodes the header and payload, and surfaces expiration metadata.

How to Use

Paste your JWT into the input area
The header and payload are decoded automatically as you type
Review the status badge for Active, Expired, or Not yet valid tokens
Use the copy buttons to grab the decoded JSON
Click "Load sample" to see what a decoded token looks like

What is a JWT?

JSON Web Token: A compact, URL-safe token format defined by RFC 7519, made of three base64url-encoded segments separated by dots
Header: Describes the signing algorithm (alg) and token type (typ)
Payload: Carries the claims - data such as subject (sub), issued at (iat), and expiration (exp)
Signature: Computed from the header and payload using a secret or private key, used for integrity checks

Security Notice

Decoding a JWT is not the same as verifying it. Read this carefully before using the tool.

Decoding does not verify: This tool only base64url-decodes the segments. It does not check the signature against a key, so it cannot tell if the token was tampered with
JWTs are not encrypted: The payload of a standard JWT is plain JSON encoded with base64url - anyone who has the token can read its contents
Do not paste production tokens: Treat real tokens like passwords. Avoid pasting access tokens for live systems into any online tool
Client-side only: Your token is processed entirely in your browser and is never sent to a server

Common Use Cases

API Debugging: Inspect access and refresh tokens returned by your auth provider
Expiration Checks: Quickly see whether a token has expired or is not yet valid
Claim Inspection: Read user identifiers, roles, scopes, and custom claims
Learning: Explore the structure of JWTs while studying authentication flows