--- title: "UUID Generator | UUID v4 Generator | XTRAW Tools" description: "Generate RFC 4122 version 4 (random) UUIDs using the browser crypto API. Use this free browser-based generator from XTRAW Tools for RFC 4122 UUID v4 generation, GUIDs, API testing, and database identifier workflows." url: "https://xtraw.com/tools/developer-tools/web-tech-tools/uuid-tools/uuid-generator" date: "2026-05-22T01:10:06+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- [![UUID Generator from XTRAW Tools](https://xtraw.com/images/virtuemart/product/xtraw-uuid-generator-360x360.jpg)](https://xtraw.com/images/virtuemart/product/xtraw-uuid-generator-360x360.jpg "UUID Generator from XTRAW Tools") new [Back to: UUID Tools](https://xtraw.com/tools/developer-tools/web-tech-tools/uuid-tools "UUID Tools") # UUID Generator Generate RFC 4122 version 4 (random) UUIDs using the browser crypto API. Use this free browser-based uuid generator from XTRAW Tools. **UUID Generator** helps you generate RFC 4122 version 4 (random) UUIDs using the browser crypto API. Use this free browser-based generator from XTRAW Tools to compare inputs, estimate results, and prepare useful output. ## How to Use the UUID Generator 1. Enter the required input shown in the form. 2. Review the developer, web, password, GPA, grade, score, attendance, class, or study-time assumptions. 3. Run the tool, then copy the result or adjust one input at a time to compare scenarios. ## What This Tool Helps With Generate RFC 4122 version 4 (random) UUIDs using the browser crypto API. It is designed for developers, IT users, site owners, ecommerce teams, SaaS teams, students, security-minded users, content teams, and technical users who want a fast browser-based estimate before relying on official systems, school gradebooks, registrars, production code, command-line tools, scripts, parsers, or professional sources. - Number of UUIDs: 5 - Format: Standard (xxxxxxxx-xxxx-4xxx-yxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx) ## Common Uses People use this generator when they need quick random UUID v4 identifiers for testing, APIs, records, databases, and development workflows. - **Random Selection:** Generate random identifiers for temporary records, test data, APIs, or development examples. - **Developer Formatting:** Format, generate, hash, check, or prepare developer-friendly output for copy-and-paste workflows. - **Data Conversion:** Convert structured data, identifiers, text, password assumptions, slugs, JSON, YAML, or related values into useful output. ## Formula or Method RFC 4122 v4: random bytes with version (4) and variant (8,9,a,b) bits set ## Example **Example inputs:** Number of UUIDs: 5; Format: Standard (xxxxxxxx-xxxx-4xxx-yxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx) **Example result:** Using the default settings, the tool generates 5 RFC 4122 version 4 UUIDs; one example format is 12345678-1234-4abc-8def-1234567890ab. ## Related Tools - [SHA256 Hash Calculator](https://xtraw.com/tools/sha256-hash-calculator) - [Password Entropy Calculator](https://xtraw.com/tools/password-entropy-calculator) - [Slug Generator](https://xtraw.com/tools/slug-generator) - [JSON to YAML Converter](https://xtraw.com/tools/json-to-yaml-converter) - [JSON Minifier](https://xtraw.com/tools/json-minifier) - [Timestamp Converter](https://xtraw.com/tools/timestamp-converter) ## UUID Generator FAQ ### Is the UUID Generator free? Yes. This tool is free to use on XTRAW Tools. ### Do I need to create an account? No. XTRAW tools are designed for browser-based use without requiring an account. ### Are the results official? No. Results are intended for quick reference and convenience. Always validate important developer, password, GPA, grade, score, attendance, or study-planning output before relying on it. **Disclaimer:** This tool is provided for general informational, educational, and convenience purposes only. It is not cybersecurity, compliance, password-management, legal, data-governance, professional IT, engineering, or production-systems advice. Parser behavior, hash output, entropy estimates, slug rules, UUID usage, and formatting output may vary by environment, language, library, system, and requirements. 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