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Different UUID versions and formats for various use cases. Click "Quick Run" to generate, or "Copy" to copy a UUID:
Most common for general purposes
Sortable by creation time
Contains timestamp info
Compact format for URLs
All caps format
Wrapped in curly braces
Generate RFC4122 compliant UUIDs (v4, v7, v1) with customizable options
Web Crypto API: Uses crypto.getRandomValues() for cryptographically secure random number generation
UUID v4 Structure: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-4xxx-yxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx where x is random hex, 4 indicates version, y is variant (8, 9, a, or b)
UUID v7 Structure: First 48 bits are Unix timestamp in milliseconds, followed by version bits (0111), then random data with variant bits
Collision Probability: With 122 random bits in v4, probability of collision is ~1 in 2.71 quintillion
Standard UUID v1, v4, and v7 support
Standard, uppercase, braces, and more
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| Version | Generation Method | Sortable | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| UUID v1 | Timestamp + MAC address | Partial | Legacy systems (privacy concerns) |
| UUID v4 | Random (122 bits) | No | General purpose, most common |
| UUID v7 | Unix timestamp + random | Yes | Database PKs, time-ordered data |
v4 uses random generation, v7 includes timestamp for better sorting, v1 uses MAC address and timestamp (deprecated for privacy).
Yes, the probability of generating duplicate UUIDs is extremely low. For v4, the chance of collision is negligible for practical purposes.
Absolutely! UUIDs are excellent for distributed systems where centralized ID generation isn't feasible.
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