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Free Online UUID Generator

Generate UUID v1, v4, or v7 (GUID) online — up to 10,000 at once. Export as TXT or CSV. 100% client-side, free, no signup required.

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How to Use UUID Generator

Choose a UUID version based on your use case:

  • v4 (Random) — the safe default for most applications. Cryptographically random.
  • v4 (Native) — uses crypto.randomUUID() built into the browser for maximum performance.
  • v1 (Time-based) — encodes the timestamp and a MAC address fragment. Avoid in privacy-sensitive contexts.
  • v7 (Time-ordered) — recommended for database primary keys. Lexicographically sortable by creation time.

Adjust the count slider to generate up to 10,000 UUIDs at once. Use Copy All or download as TXT/CSV.

Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl/Cmd+Enter to generate, Ctrl/Cmd+K to clear.

Examples

Generate a single UUID v4
Input
Version: v4, Count: 1
Output
550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000
Generate 5 UUID v4s in bulk
Input
Version: v4, Count: 5
Output
f47ac10b-58cc-4372-a567-0e02b2c3d479
6ba7b810-9dad-11d1-80b4-00c04fd430c8
6ba7b811-9dad-11d1-80b4-00c04fd430c8
a8098c1a-f86e-11da-bd1a-00112444be1e
1e5b6f30-c2a1-4b22-9d3e-7f8a0b1c2d3e
Generate a time-ordered UUID v7
Input
Version: v7, Count: 1
Output
0191d5b0-3c2a-7e4f-9a1b-2c3d4e5f6a7b

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a UUID?

A UUID (Universally Unique Identifier), also called a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier), is a 128-bit identifier formatted as 8-4-4-4-12 hexadecimal characters. UUIDs are used to uniquely identify records, sessions, files, or resources without a central authority.

What is the difference between UUID v1, v4, and v7?

v1 encodes the current timestamp and a node identifier (usually a MAC address fragment), making it unique but potentially leaking timing or host information. v4 is completely random and is the most widely used. v7 is time-ordered and random, making it ideal for use as a database primary key since it can be sorted chronologically.

Is it safe to use crypto.randomUUID() in production?

Yes. crypto.randomUUID() uses the browser's cryptographically secure random number generator — the same source as v4 UUIDs. It's available in all modern browsers and Node.js 14.17+.

How unique is a UUID v4?

UUID v4 has 122 bits of randomness, giving 2¹²² ≈ 5.3 × 10³⁶ possible values. The probability of generating two identical UUIDs is negligibly small — you would need to generate billions of UUIDs per second for many years before a collision became likely.

Can I generate UUIDs in bulk?

Yes! Use the slider or number input to set the count (up to 10,000), then click Generate. You can copy all UUIDs to clipboard or download as a .txt or .csv file.

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