Skip to main content
L
Loopaloo
Buy Us a Coffee
All ToolsImage ProcessingAudio ProcessingVideo ProcessingDocument & TextPDF ToolsCSV & Data AnalysisConverters & EncodersWeb ToolsMath & ScienceGames
Guides & BlogAboutContact
Buy Us a Coffee
L
Loopaloo

Free online tools for developers, designers, and content creators. All processing happens entirely in your browser - your files never leave your device. No uploads, no accounts, complete privacy.

support@loopaloo.com

Tool Categories

  • Image Tools
  • Audio Tools
  • Video Tools
  • Document & Text
  • PDF Tools
  • CSV & Data
  • Converters
  • Web Tools
  • Math & Science
  • Games

Company

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • FAQ

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

Support

Buy Us a Coffee

© 2026 Loopaloo. All rights reserved. Built with privacy in mind.

Privacy|Terms|Disclaimer
  1. Home
  2. Converters & Encoders
  3. JWT Decoder
Add to favorites

Loading tool...

You might also like

JWT Builder

Create and sign JSON Web Tokens (JWT) with custom claims. Support for HS256, HS384, HS512 HMAC algorithms

Base64 Encoder/Decoder

Encode and decode text or files to/from Base64

URL Encoder/Decoder

URL encode or decode text for safe use in URLs

JWT Decoder Overview

Paste a JSON Web Token and instantly see its decoded header, payload, and signature. The decoder parses the three Base64URL-encoded segments and presents them as formatted JSON, making it easy to inspect claims, expiration times, and signing algorithms without writing any code.

Step by Step

  1. 1Paste the full JWT string (header.payload.signature).
  2. 2View the decoded header and payload as formatted JSON.
  3. 3Check the expiration (exp) and issued-at (iat) timestamps, shown in human-readable form.
  4. 4Copy individual sections as needed.

Feature Highlights

  • Decodes header and payload to formatted JSON
  • Converts exp, iat, and nbf timestamps to readable dates
  • Identifies the signing algorithm (HS256, RS256, ES256, etc.)
  • Syntax-highlighted JSON output
  • Detects and flags expired tokens
  • Handles both compact and non-compact JWT formats

The Details

A JWT consists of three parts separated by dots: the header (which specifies the algorithm and token type), the payload (which carries the claims — data like user ID, roles, and expiration), and the signature (which verifies the token has not been tampered with). This tool decodes the first two parts, which are simply Base64URL-encoded JSON. It does not verify the signature, since that requires the signing key.

Popular Scenarios

  • API debugging

    Inspect the claims inside an access token to troubleshoot authentication or authorization issues.

  • Token expiration checks

    Quickly see when a token was issued and when it expires without decoding manually.

  • Security auditing

    Review what data is stored in a JWT to ensure no sensitive information is exposed in the payload.

  • Learning and teaching

    Visualize the JWT structure to understand how claims-based authentication works.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tool verify the JWT signature?

No. Signature verification requires the secret key or public key, which this client-side tool does not have. It only decodes the header and payload.

Is it safe to paste my JWT here?

Yes. Everything runs in your browser. The token is never sent to any server.

What do the "exp" and "iat" fields mean?

"exp" is the expiration time and "iat" is the issued-at time. Both are Unix timestamps representing seconds since January 1, 1970.

Privacy First

All processing happens directly in your browser. Your files never leave your device and are never uploaded to any server.