UUID Generator
Generate universally unique identifiers (UUIDs) for software development, databases, and system integration. Create single or bulk UUIDs in version 4 format. Copy individual UUIDs or download lists for use in your applications, APIs, and databases.
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How to Use This Generator
- Select how many UUIDs to generate using the batch size buttons
- Choose your format - standard, no hyphens, uppercase, braces, or URN
- Click Generate UUIDs to create new identifiers instantly
- Copy individual UUIDs with one click or use Copy All for the full list
- Download your UUIDs as a text file for use in projects
- Validate any UUID by pasting it in the validation section
Batch Size
Format
Validate a UUID
Enter any string to check if it is a valid UUID format
What is a UUID v4?
A UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) version 4 is a 128-bit identifier generated using random or pseudo-random numbers.
The format consists of 32 hexadecimal digits displayed in 5 groups separated by hyphens:
xxxxxxxx-xxxx-4xxx-yxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx, where 4 indicates version 4 and
y is one of 8, 9, A, or B.
UUID v4 Structure
time_low-time_mid-4xxx-yxxx-node
Random bits (time fields repurposed)
Version (always 4)
Variant (8, 9, A, or B)
Random bits (node field repurposed)
When to Use UUIDs
- Database primary keys: When you need IDs that won't collide across distributed systems
- API identifiers: For resource identification in RESTful APIs
- Session tokens: Unique session identifiers for web applications
- File naming: Guaranteed unique filenames for uploads and temp files
- Message queues: Correlation IDs for distributed messaging systems
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