UUID Validator (Check Version & Format)
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Check that your UUIDs are valid and see their version.
123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000
550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000
Validate UUIDs
123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000 ->…
550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000 ->…
How to use it — step by step
One UUID per line. Braces and uppercase are fine.
1
Add your text
Paste or type your input into the box. The Sample button fills in an example.
2
Press Validate UUIDs
The result is made instantly inside your browser.
3
Copy the result
Use the Copy button, or send it to another tool.
Pro tips
Small things that make the result better.
✦Version 4 UUIDs are random; version 1 uses time.
✦The version is the first digit of the third group.
✦Run it on a whole column of IDs.
Quick facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a UUID valid?+
Five groups of hex digits (8-4-4-4-12) with a version digit from 1 to 8 and a variant digit of 8, 9, a or b.
What about nil UUIDs?+
The all-zero UUID is valid and marked as nil.
Is my data safe?+
Yes. Everything runs inside your own browser. Your text, files and images are never uploaded to any server.
Is this tool really free?+
Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark and no usage limit.
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