UUID Generator - Generate UUID v4 & v7 Online
Generate random UUID v4 or time-ordered UUID v7 instantly. Bulk generate, validate, and copy UUIDs with one click — free online GUID generator.
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00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000Frequently Asked Questions
What is a UUID?
A UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) is a 128-bit identifier that is unique across all devices and time. It follows the format xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx, where each x is a hexadecimal digit. UUIDs are commonly used as database primary keys, session tokens, and distributed system identifiers.
What's the difference between UUID v4 and v7?
UUID v4 is fully random, making it unpredictable but not sortable. UUID v7 (RFC 9562) embeds a Unix timestamp in the first 48 bits, making it time-ordered and ideal for database primary keys where chronological ordering improves index performance. Use v4 for security tokens, v7 for database IDs.
When should I use UUID v7?
Use UUID v7 when you need time-sortable unique identifiers, especially for database primary keys. Because v7 UUIDs are chronologically ordered, they reduce B-tree index fragmentation and improve insert performance in databases like PostgreSQL and MySQL. They also allow rough time-based queries without additional timestamp columns.
Is this generator secure?
Yes. This tool runs 100% in your browser using the Web Crypto API (crypto.randomUUID() for v4, crypto.getRandomValues() for v7). No UUIDs are ever sent to any server. The cryptographic random number generator provides sufficient entropy for security-sensitive applications.
Can I generate UUIDs in bulk?
Yes. Use the Bulk Generation section to generate up to 1000 UUIDs at once. You can copy all UUIDs to clipboard or download them as a text file. Quick presets (1, 10, 50, 100) are available for common use cases.
How do I validate a UUID?
Paste any UUID into the Validate UUID section. The tool checks the format, detects the UUID version, and for v7 UUIDs, extracts and displays the embedded timestamp. It accepts UUIDs with or without hyphens and with optional braces.
Code Examples
// UUID v4 (Random)
const uuid = crypto.randomUUID();
console.log(uuid); // "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000"
// UUID v7 (Time-ordered) - requires library
import { uuidv7 } from 'uuidv7';
const uuidV7 = uuidv7();
console.log(uuidV7); // "0190a5e1-b123-7abc-8def-0123456789ab"