JWT Decoder
Decode a JWT's header and payload, and check expiry.
JWT
Decoding only — this tool does not verify the signature or trust the token.
Decoded
About the JWT Decoder
Paste a JSON Web Token to decode its header, payload, and raw signature. Standard time claims like iat and exp are shown as human-readable dates, with a warning if the token has expired. This tool decodes only and does not verify the signature.
Examples
Decode sample token
eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9...Output
{"sub":"1234567890","name":"John Doe","iat":1516239022}Keyboard shortcuts
- Copy the main outputCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + C
- Download the resultCtrl / ⌘ + S
- Share this toolCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + S
- Reset the inputsAlt + R
- Open the tool search paletteCtrl / ⌘ + K
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Frequently asked questions
Read more
- Understanding JWT: structure, claims and safe verification
What is actually inside a JSON Web Token, which claims matter, and why decoding a JWT is not the same as verifying it.
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-08-06 · Runs entirely in your browser