UUID Validator
Validate UUID/GUID values, inspect version and variant, and normalize compact UUIDs.
UUID Validator
Validate UUID and GUID strings, check their version and variant, and normalize compact UUIDs into the standard hyphenated format.
What this validator checks
- 8-4-4-4-12 UUID format and hexadecimal characters
- UUID version from v1 through v8
- RFC 4122 variant bits
How to use UUID Validator
The UUID validator checks whether a value is a valid UUID or GUID and shows version and variant details. It is useful when debugging IDs from APIs or databases.
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Privacy and data handling
This tool is designed to run in your browser for normal use, so your input does not need to be sent to a server.
- Input and output stay on the page while you work.
- Copy buttons use your browser clipboard permission when available.
- Avoid pasting private production data on shared or untrusted devices.
Examples
Validate a UUID v4
Input
3f7d4b6e-3b7b-4d37-9f72-9b2c1a2f0b91Output
Valid UUID
Version: 4
Variant: RFC 4122A valid format does not prove that the ID exists in your database.
Steps
- 1Paste a UUID or GUID value.
- 2Run validation.
- 3Check version, variant, and formatting details.
Common use cases
- Validate IDs copied from logs.
- Check whether a value is UUID v4.
- Debug API requests that reject an ID.
Practical tips
- UUIDs usually include hyphens, but some systems store compact versions.
- Version 4 UUIDs are random.
- A valid UUID format does not prove the ID exists in your database.
FAQ
Is GUID the same as UUID?
In most everyday developer work, GUID and UUID refer to the same style of identifier.
What does UUID version mean?
The version tells how the UUID was generated, such as random generation for version 4.