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JWT Decoder

Decode a JWT's header and payload.

Free · No sign-up · Works in your browser

Decoding only — signatures are not verified.

Header
Header JSON
Payload
Payload JSON

About the JWT Decoder

Free JWT decoder — decode and inspect the header and payload of a JSON Web Token. Decoding only; nothing is sent anywhere.

How to use the JWT Decoder

  1. 1Paste your JWT.
  2. 2Read the decoded header and payload as formatted JSON.
  3. 3Inspect claims like exp, iat, and sub.

Frequently asked questions

Does this verify the signature?

No — it only decodes the token for inspection. It does not validate the signature, so never trust decoded claims without server-side verification.

Is my token sent to a server?

No. Decoding happens entirely in your browser.

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