JWT decoder
Decode header and payload. Signature is not verified.
About this tool
Decode JSON Web Tokens to inspect their header and payload. Useful for debugging auth and API integrations. Decoding happens locally.
Features
- Decode header and payload
- Highlights expiry, issuer and audience
- Verifies signature with HMAC secret (optional)
- Browser-only
How to use it
- Paste a JWT.
- Read the decoded header and payload.
🔒 100% private
Everything happens inside your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your files are never uploaded to a server, never stored, and never seen by us.
Frequently asked questions
Is decoding sensitive?
Decoding doesn't reveal anything secret - JWT payloads are just Base64. Don't paste production tokens into untrusted tools.