JWT Debugger
Decode, inspect, and verify JSON Web Tokens locally in your browser.
100% Private. Your authentication secrets never touch a server.
{}
{}
base64UrlEncode(header) + "." +
base64UrlEncode(payload),
your-256-bit-secret
)
Awaiting token input...
Understanding JSON Web Tokens
A JSON Web Token (JWT) is a compact, URL-safe means of representing claims to be transferred between two parties. In modern web development, JWTs are the standard for stateless authentication and identity sovereignty.
JWTs are encoded, not encrypted by default. Anyone with the token can read your payload. Never store passwords or sensitive PII inside the claims.
Most online debuggers log your tokens on their backend. ConvertEpic executes all decoding logic via local JavaScript, ensuring your production secrets stay private.
Quickly verify exp (expiration), iat (issued at), and custom scopes. Perfect for debugging Python-based backends using Django REST Framework or FastAPI.
