JWT Decoder
Decode header and payload. Signature verification requires a key and is not performed.
Token
Header
Payload
How to Decode JWT Tokens?
- Paste your JWT token in the Token text area.
- Click Decode to extract header and payload.
- View the decoded header and payload in JSON format.
- Click Copy Header or Copy Payload to copy specific parts.
- Note: Signature verification is not performed (requires secret key).
Free JWT Decoder & Inspector
Decode any JSON Web Token (JWT) instantly and inspect its header and payload claims. JWTs are widely used for authentication and API authorization — but their contents are Base64-encoded and not immediately human-readable. This tool decodes them in your browser so you can inspect expiry times, user claims, algorithm, and issuer without any setup.
What You Can Inspect
- Header — Algorithm (alg) and token type (typ), e.g. HS256, RS256
- Payload — Claims like sub (subject/user ID), exp (expiry), iat (issued at), iss (issuer), and custom application claims
- Expiry Check — Spot expired tokens quickly by checking the exp timestamp
100% client-side decoding — your token is never sent to any server. Note: this tool decodes but does not verify the signature.