ULID Generator

Generate sortable unique identifiers

How to Use

1

Generate ULID

Click Generate to create a new ULID with current timestamp.

2

View components

See the timestamp and random portions of the ULID.

3

Generate multiple

Set quantity to generate multiple ULIDs at once.

4

Copy result

Click copy to use the ULID in your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ULID?

ULID (Universally Unique Lexicographically Sortable Identifier) is like UUID but sortable by time. It has a timestamp component followed by random bytes.

Why use ULID instead of UUID?

ULIDs are sortable by creation time, more compact (26 characters), case-insensitive, and URL-safe. They're ideal for database primary keys where ordering matters.

Can I extract the timestamp from a ULID?

Yes, the first 10 characters encode millisecond-precision Unix timestamp. Our tool can decode this to show when a ULID was generated.

Are ULIDs unique?

Yes, the combination of timestamp and 80 bits of randomness makes collisions virtually impossible even at high generation rates.

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