Lightning Invoice Decoder
Decode and understand any Lightning invoice.
A Lightning invoice (BOLT11) is the payment request you get when someone asks you to pay over the Lightning Network. It encodes the amount, who you're paying, when it expires, and a description — but it's not human-readable. You get one every time you buy something with Lightning, tip a creator, or pay for an API call.
Paste any invoice here to instantly decode it — see the amount in sats, the destination node, expiry status, and description. The decode is free and instant (runs in your browser). Optionally get an AI-powered plain-English explanation for 5 sats.
Don't paste your invoices into big-tech decoders that log your payment activity and link it to your identity. This decodes entirely in your browser — nothing leaves your device unless you ask for the AI explanation.
Zero retention. Your invoices reveal payment context. We process them in memory and never store them.
Instant decode
Fields are decoded client-side immediately — before any payment.
Private analysis
Your invoice data is processed in memory and never stored.
AI interpretation
Not just fields — understand what the invoice is for and what to watch out for.
Decode is free and instant. AI explanation costs 5 sats.