Encoding & crypto
UUID generator
Generate random UUID version 4 identifiers for databases and tests.
UUIDs give globally unique strings without a central allocator—ideal for primary keys in demos, request IDs, and fixtures. Generate one or many v4 values using secure randomness when the browser supports it.
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FAQs
Are these UUIDs guaranteed unique?›
Practically yes for v4 random IDs; collisions are astronomically unlikely but not mathematically impossible.
Can I use them in production databases?›
Yes, when your DB supports UUID columns and your app handles string IDs. Plan indexing strategy (B-tree vs time-ordered IDs) separately.
General
Do these tools send my data to Exemplar’s servers?›
By default, conversion and formatting run entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to Exemplar for normal paste-and-transform workflows. Tools that deliberately open an external service (for example, a third-party speed test) are called out on the page.
Do I need an account or install anything?›
No account is required. Everything runs in the browser—there is nothing to install for these utilities. They complement the Exemplar platform but work standalone.
Are these utilities open-source or the same as other sites?›
These pages are built for Exemplar’s audience (developers working with APIs, config, and ops data). Behavior may differ slightly from other online tools; always verify critical output in your own environment.
Are there size or performance limits?›
Very large inputs can slow down or crash the tab—especially for images, huge JSON, or multi‑MB HAR files. For production-scale data, prefer local CLI tools, streaming parsers, or your own pipelines.
Can I use output in production?›
Yes, when you have validated it. Parsers and formatters here aim to be helpful for everyday tasks but are not a substitute for tests, schema validation, or security review where it matters.
Where can I read more about privacy?›
See our Privacy policy at /privacy for how exemplar.dev handles site analytics and general data practices.