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JWT Decoder – Decode and Inspect JWT Tokens

Decode JWT tokens instantly and inspect header, payload, and expiration.

Paste JWT Token

About JWT Decoder

Decode JWT tokens instantly with our free online tool. Simply paste your JWT token to see the decoded header and payload. Check expiration times, view all claims, and copy individual values.

Features

Decode Header & Payload

View the decoded JSON of both header and payload sections.

Expiration Check

Automatically detect if your token is expired.

Copy Claims

Copy individual claims or the entire payload as JSON.

100% Private

All decoding happens in your browser. Your token never leaves your device.

How to use JWT Decoder

  1. 1

    Paste your token

    Paste the JWT into the input box, click Paste to grab it from your clipboard, or click Sample to try one.

  2. 2

    Decode it

    Click Decode to split the token into its header, payload and signature.

  3. 3

    Check expiration

    The payload's exp and iat claims are shown as readable dates, with an Expired badge if the token has already expired.

  4. 4

    Inspect claims

    Switch between the Payload and Header tabs to see every claim, with objects and arrays pretty-printed.

  5. 5

    Copy what you need

    Copy any single claim, the raw JSON payload, or the signature with one click.

Use cases

  • Debugging an authentication flow by inspecting a token's claims
  • Checking when an access token or refresh token expires
  • Verifying which scopes or roles a token carries before granting access
  • Learning how a JWT's header, payload and signature fit together
  • Comparing tokens issued by different environments during testing

Privacy

Your token is decoded entirely in this browser tab using JavaScript. It is never sent to Art of Code or any other server, and nothing is logged or stored after you close the page.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, our JWT decoder is 100% client-side. Your token never leaves your browser - all decoding happens locally in JavaScript.
Yes, you can decode the header and payload without a secret. However, you cannot verify the signature without knowing the secret.
JWT tokens have an 'exp' claim (expiration time). If the current time is greater than this value, the token is expired. Our tool automatically shows if your token is expired.
A JWT has three parts separated by dots: header (algorithm), payload (claims), and signature. The header and payload are Base64 encoded JSON.
Decoding doesn't modify the original token. To create a modified token, you'd need to re-encode and sign it with the appropriate secret key.

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