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ULID Generator

ULID Generator creates lexicographically sortable identifiers in the browser. Use it for test records, local prototypes, event IDs, and database seed data.

ULID Generator Runs locally

ULID Generator

Generate sortable ULID identifiers locally in the browser. Everything runs locally in this tab.

Output
01M1ZFWR1GZDM8W10RD3S9XFG6
01M1ZFWR1GKFMKJ8C6CBFZC1HA
01M1ZFWR1GDQH1QQRF9NHNC8M0
01M1ZFWR1GEQBGAA0X53G4G9QZ
01M1ZFWR1GHDQXFJAYXRQJ4C1Q
Step by step

How to use it

  1. Type the number of ULIDs you want to generate into the Input box (defaults to 5 if left blank).

  2. The Output panel generates that many ULIDs instantly, each on its own line, sorted in generation order.

  3. Each ULID encodes the current timestamp in its first 10 characters and a random suffix in the remaining 16.

  4. Click Copy to grab the full batch for use as test data, seed records, or event IDs.

When to use it

Use cases

  • Generate a batch of sortable IDs for seeding a test or staging database.

  • Create event or log identifiers that sort naturally by creation time without a separate timestamp column.

  • Produce sample primary keys for a schema design or API mockup that uses ULIDs instead of UUIDs.

  • Quickly get a single ULID to paste into a manual test case or bug report.

Limits & privacy

What this tool does and does not do

Private by design

ULIDs are generated entirely in your browser using the Web Crypto API's random number generator — nothing is sent to or stored on a server.

  • ULIDs generated within the same millisecond share an identical timestamp prefix and are not guaranteed to sort monotonically by their random suffix.

  • Generation is a one-off browser action — there's no persistence, history, or way to regenerate a previously seen ULID.

  • It does not integrate with a database or API; you copy the generated values and use them elsewhere manually.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is ULID Generator free to use?

Yes. The tool is free and runs directly in your browser with no account required.

Does this tool upload my data?

No. Processing happens locally in the browser tab. Your input is not sent to a server.

What is this tool best for?

Generating sortable, time-ordered identifiers for test data, event logs, or database seed records without adding a ULID library to your project.

What is a ULID and how is it different from a UUID?

A ULID is a 26-character identifier that encodes a timestamp in its first 10 characters, so ULIDs generated later sort lexicographically after earlier ones — unlike random UUIDv4s, which sort in no meaningful order.

How many ULIDs can I generate at once?

Type a number into the Input box (defaults to 5) to generate that many ULIDs in one batch, each on its own line in the output.

How is the randomness generated?

The random portion of each ULID uses the browser's crypto.getRandomValues() API, which is cryptographically strong — not Math.random().

Are ULIDs generated in the same millisecond guaranteed to sort correctly?

Their timestamp portion will be identical, so ordering between them falls entirely on the random suffix, which is not monotonic here — for guaranteed intra-millisecond ordering you'd need a monotonic ULID implementation, which this tool does not provide.

Can I use these ULIDs as primary keys in a production database?

The format matches the ULID spec and is safe to use, but since generation happens per browser session, you're responsible for ensuring uniqueness the same way you would with any client-generated identifier — check your database's insert path for collision handling.