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UUID Generator

Generate RFC 4122 version 4 UUIDs

What Is This UUID Generator?

A tool that generates RFC 4122 version 4 UUIDs — 128-bit identifiers random enough that two generated anywhere, by anyone, are never expected to collide, with no central registry required.

How to Generate UUIDs

1

Set how many you need, up to 100.

2

Toggle any formatting options.

3

Click Generate, then copy one or all.

Formatting Options: Case, Hyphens, Quotes, Braces

  • Uppercase — converts letters A–F to uppercase
  • Remove hyphens — outputs a continuous 32-character string
  • Wrap in quotes — useful for pasting directly into code or JSON
  • Wrap in braces {} — the format Microsoft tooling often expects for a GUID

What Is UUID Version 4?

A 128-bit value that's almost entirely random, following the RFC 4122 layout with a small number of fixed bits that mark it as version 4 and identify it as a UUID at all. Because it's random rather than based on a counter or timestamp, two systems can generate UUIDs independently with no risk of collision and no need to coordinate with each other.

Is This the Same as a GUID?

Yes. GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) is Microsoft's name for the same format that's called UUID elsewhere — identical structure and the same 36-character hyphenated form, just different terminology depending on the ecosystem you're working in.

Does This Support UUID v1, v5, or v7?

No, only version 4. It doesn't generate v1 (built from a timestamp and MAC address), v5 (deterministic, derived from a namespace and name so the same input always produces the same UUID), or v7 (time-ordered, increasingly popular for database primary keys because it sorts naturally and indexes better than v4).

Is the Randomness Actually Secure?

Yes, in any modern browser. UUIDs come straight from crypto.randomUUID, a cryptographically secure random source built into the browser. A weaker Math.random()-based fallback only exists for very old browsers that lack that API, which is effectively no browser in current use.

Generating in Bulk

Set the quantity up to 100 and click Generate for a full batch at once, each with its own Copy button, or use Copy All to grab every UUID in the list as newline-separated text in one click.

What This Tool Doesn't Do

  • No v1, v5, or v7 UUID generation, v4 only
  • No UUID validation or parsing of an existing UUID
  • No namespace-based deterministic generation

Limitations

  • Version 4 (random) only, no other UUID versions
  • Up to 100 per batch, no larger bulk export

Benefits of Using This Tool

  • Cryptographically secure randomness via crypto.randomUUID
  • Four formatting options for different code contexts
  • Batch generation up to 100 at once
  • Runs entirely in your browser — nothing sent to a server
  • Free, with no sign-up required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UUID version 4?

A 128-bit identifier that's almost entirely random, following the RFC 4122 format, with a handful of fixed bits marking it as version 4. The randomness is what makes collisions practically impossible without any central coordination between systems generating IDs.

Is this the same as a GUID?

Yes. GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) is Microsoft's name for the same format UUID describes elsewhere — same structure, same 36-character hyphenated form, just different naming conventions depending on the ecosystem.

Does this support UUID v1, v5, or v7?

No, only version 4. It doesn't generate v1 (timestamp + MAC address based), v5 (deterministic, derived from a namespace and name), or v7 (time-ordered, increasingly used for database primary keys since it sorts naturally).

Is the randomness actually secure?

Yes, in any modern browser: UUIDs are generated with crypto.randomUUID, a cryptographically secure random source. A weaker Math.random()-based fallback exists only for very old browsers that lack crypto.randomUUID, which is effectively none in current use.

How many UUIDs can I generate at once?

Up to 100 per click, each with its own Copy button, plus a Copy All button for the whole batch.

Is anything sent to a server when I generate UUIDs here?

No. Every UUID is generated in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is sent to or stored on a server.