JWT Parser

Decode and inspect JSON Web Tokens (JWT) with real-time validation. View header, payload, and signature information securely in your browser.

How to Use the JWT Parser

1

Paste Token

Paste your JWT token in the input area

2

Auto Decode

Token automatically decodes on paste

3

Inspect Parts

View header, payload, and signature data

4

Check Status

Verify token validity and expiration time

Understanding JWT Tokens

What is a JWT?

JSON Web Token (JWT) is a compact, URL-safe means of representing claims to be transferred between two parties. It consists of three parts: header, payload, and signature, separated by dots and base64url encoded.

  • Header: Contains token type and signing algorithm
  • Payload: Contains claims or user data
  • Signature: Verifies token wasn't tampered with
  • Stateless: No server-side session storage needed

Why Parse JWTs?

JWT parsing is essential for debugging authentication issues, verifying token contents, checking expiration times, and understanding what data is being transmitted in tokens.

  • Debugging: Inspect token contents during development
  • Security: Verify token structure and claims
  • Expiration: Check token validity period
  • Development: Understand authentication flow

Instant Decoding

Auto-decode JWT on paste with color-coded sections.

100% Private

All decoding happens in your browser. Tokens never leave your device.

Completely Free

No registration or limits. Parse JWT tokens freely anytime.