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JWT Decoder

Decode and inspect JSON Web Token headers, payloads, claims, and expiry dates without verifying or transmitting keys.

Decoder Note: Decoding a JWT does not cryptographically verify its signature. This tool parses readable header and payload claims entirely inside your browser without sending tokens to any server.
Header (Algorithm & Token Type)
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Payload (Claims & Data)
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How to Use JWT Decoder

1

Paste JWT

Paste any three-part bearer token (header.payload.signature).

2

Inspect Claims

View decoded Header (alg, typ) and Payload (sub, exp, iat, custom claims).

3

Check Expiration

See human-readable timestamp conversion for 'exp' and 'iat' fields.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tool verify the signature?

No. Decoding a JWT displays its readable claims. It does not verify cryptographic authenticity without secret keys.

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