UUID Generator

Generate UUID v4 (random) and v7 (time sorted) identifiers online. Bulk generation up to 1000 at once using the Web Crypto API.

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UUID v4 vs v7: When to Use Each Version

Compare UUID v4 (random) and v7 (time ordered) side by side. Covers the bit layout, B-tree performance impact, ULID comparison, and when to use each version.

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Generate UUIDs Online

A UUID (universally unique identifier) is a 128-bit label used to identify resources without a central authority. UUID v4 generates fully random IDs, while v7 embeds a millisecond timestamp so IDs sort chronologically, which is critical for database primary keys. Generate either version here.

How to Use

  1. Select a version: UUID v4 for random IDs, UUID v7 for time sortable IDs
  2. Set quantity: Generate 1 to 1,000 UUIDs at once
  3. Click Generate or press Enter
  4. Copy individual UUIDs or use Copy All

UUID Formats Explained

UUID v4 (Random)

The most commonly used UUID version. All 122 bits not reserved for version and variant markers are randomly generated using the browser’s cryptographic random number generator (crypto.randomUUID()). Format: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-4xxx-yxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx where 4 indicates version 4 and y is one of 8, 9, a, or b (variant bits).

UUID v7 (Time Ordered)

A newer format defined in RFC 9562. The first 48 bits encode a Unix timestamp in milliseconds, followed by random bits. This makes v7 UUIDs naturally sortable by creation time, which is ideal for database primary keys where index locality matters. Format: tttttttt-tttt-7xxx-yxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx where the t positions encode the timestamp.

Common Use Cases

UUIDs are used as database primary keys, distributed system identifiers, session tokens, correlation IDs for request tracing, and unique filenames or resource identifiers. They allow independent systems to generate unique IDs without coordination.

UUID v7 encodes a Unix millisecond timestamp in its first 48 bits. Use the Unix Timestamp Converter to inspect what date a v7 UUID encodes. If you need an identifier derived from the content instead of a random one, a SHA-256 hash of the content gives you a deterministic, collision resistant ID.