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UUID Validator

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Paste a UUID and click Validate.

Free Online UUID Validator

Check whether a value is a valid UUID / GUID, then inspect its version, variant, canonical form, and special cases like the Nil UUID. UUID v7 values also show the embedded timestamp.

Paste one UUID or a list. Validation runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

How to use

  1. Paste a UUID (with or without hyphens) into the input panel.
  2. Optionally paste multiple UUIDs, one per line.
  3. Click Validate to see format, version, and variant details.
  4. Use Sample to test with a freshly generated UUID v4.

What gets checked

  • Hyphenated and compact 32-hex formats
  • UUID version (including v4 and v7)
  • Variant bits (RFC 4122 and others)
  • Nil and max UUID detection
  • UUID v7 creation timestamp when present

Common use cases

  • Verify API path or request body IDs
  • Debug invalid GUID imports from CSV or spreadsheets
  • Confirm UUID version used by an app or database
  • Bulk-check a list of candidate identifiers

Frequently asked questions

Do hyphens matter?

Both hyphenated (8-4-4-4-12) and compact 32-character hex forms are accepted.

What is a Nil UUID?

The Nil UUID is 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000, a special all-zero value.

Can I generate new UUIDs here?

Yes. Use the UUID Generator.