JSON Web Tokens encode their header and payload as Base64URL segments separated by dots, with a signature at the end. This tool splits the token, decodes the first two segments, and shows you the resulting JSON.
It's useful for quickly inspecting what claims a token carries — like expiry time, issuer, or user ID — while debugging authentication flows.
Because everything runs locally in your browser, results appear instantly and nothing you type or upload is ever sent to a server.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this verify the token's signature?
No, this tool only decodes the readable header and payload; it does not verify the signature, since that requires the secret or public key used to sign it.
Is my token sent anywhere?
No, decoding happens entirely in your browser using standard Base64 decoding — nothing is transmitted.