GUID/UUID Generator
Generate globally unique identifiers with customizable formats and versions.
Choose the UUID/GUID version to generate
Choose how to format the generated GUIDs
Number of GUIDs to generate at once
Convert GUIDs to uppercase letters
About GUIDs/UUIDs
GUIDs (Globally Unique Identifiers) are 128-bit values used to uniquely identify information. They're virtually guaranteed to be unique across all systems.
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Understanding GUIDs and UUIDs
What is a GUID/UUID?
- Globally Unique Identifier: A 128-bit number used to uniquely identify information
- UUID Standard: Standardized by RFC 4122 for interoperability across systems
- Uniqueness: Practically guaranteed to be unique without central coordination
- Common Uses: Database keys, session IDs, distributed systems, and file naming
- Format: Typically displayed as 32 hexadecimal digits in groups (8-4-4-4-12)
GUID Versions Explained
- Version 4: Random generation, most commonly used, cryptographically secure
- Version 1: Timestamp-based with MAC address, contains temporal information
- Version 7: Sortable timestamp-based, newest standard, ideal for databases
- Different formats available: hyphenated, braces, parentheses, or Base64
- Case-insensitive but can be displayed in uppercase or lowercase
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