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GUID / UUID Generator

Create UUID v4 / GUID values locally. Format, bulk-generate and validate.

GUID vs UUID

GUID (Microsoft) and UUID are the same 128-bit identifier family. This tool generates UUID version 4 (random) in your browser — useful for primary keys, correlation IDs and test data.

Random UUIDs are not a substitute for server-allocated sequences when your domain requires sortable or dense IDs, but they are excellent for distributed systems that can accept opaque keys. Generate only what you need; bulk mode helps seed demos, Postman collections and unit tests. Validation catches truncated or mistyped values before you paste them into configs, migration scripts or feature flags.

When the browser supports Web Crypto, generation uses strong randomness. Older environments may fall back to weaker sources — prefer modern browsers for security-sensitive IDs. Generated values stay local unless you copy them elsewhere.

Distributed systems often accept opaque keys; dense sequential IDs are a different design choice. Generate only what you need, keep values local until you paste them, and validate before shipping configs that must match exactly.

When to use

Generate UUID v4 / GUID values for primary keys, correlation IDs, idempotency keys, request tracing or test fixtures when you do not want to call a backend just for IDs.

Step by step

  1. Choose count, uppercase and hyphen options.
  2. Click Generate (bulk mode for lists).
  3. Copy into Postman, migrations, feature flags or unit tests.
  4. Use Validate to catch truncated or mistyped values.

FAQ

Are these cryptographically random?

Yes when the browser supports crypto.randomUUID / getRandomValues. Older environments fall back to Math.random.

Do GUIDs leave my device?

No. Generation and validation run entirely in your browser.

Can I generate UUID v1 or v7?

This tool focuses on UUID v4 random IDs. Other versions are not generated here.

Are duplicates possible?

Random 122-bit spaces make collisions astronomically unlikely for normal volumes, but uniqueness is not absolutely proven by the UI.

Are UUIDs sortable?

Random v4 IDs are opaque, not time-ordered. If you need sortable IDs, consider other schemes in your backend.

Is Math.random used?

Modern browsers prefer Web Crypto. Older environments may fall back to weaker randomness — use a current browser for security-sensitive IDs.

How it works

Choose how many IDs to create, toggle uppercase and hyphens, then Generate. Copy places the list on the clipboard when the browser allows it. Validate checks that each non-empty line looks like a GUID or UUID. Clear empties the output so the next batch starts fresh without mixed formats.

Is my data safe?

IDs are created in your browser with Web Crypto when available and are not sent to DevsDrill servers. If an identifier becomes a secret in your threat model — for example a one-time claim token — handle the copied value like any other credential and avoid pasting it into public tickets.