UUID Generator

Create random version 4 UUIDs or time-ordered version 7 UUIDs, one at a time or in bulk, ready to paste into code, databases or spreadsheets.

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Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent to a server.

How to generate UUIDs

  1. Set the number

    Choose how many UUIDs you need, from 1 to 500.

  2. Pick a format

    Select v4 or v7, and decide on upper case and hyphens.

  3. Copy the list

    Copy the result or download it as a text file, one UUID per line. Generate creates a new set.

v4 or v7?

Version 4 UUIDs are completely random. Version 7 UUIDs start with a timestamp, so they sort in the order they were created, which keeps database indexes compact.

How unique are they?

UUIDs are generated with your browser's cryptographic random number generator. A v4 UUID has 122 random bits, so the chance of two ever colliding is negligible.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use these UUIDs in production?

Yes. They follow RFC 9562 and use the same secure random source as the browser's own crypto.randomUUID().

What's the difference between a UUID and a GUID?

None in practice. GUID is Microsoft's name for the same 128-bit identifier.

Are generated UUIDs stored anywhere?

No. They are created in your browser and disappear when you leave the page.