Random List Item Picker

About the Random List Item Picker

We made this tool to give you a super easy way to pick a random item from a list. You might need to choose a winner for a giveaway, or maybe you just can't decide what to have for dinner. Whatever you need it for, our picker is here to help. It's a fun and fair way to make a choice, which is why so many people use it.

This tool does all the work right in your browser. So, your list is completely private and we never see it. You just paste your list, choose how many items you want to pick, and our tool does the rest. It even has a fun little animation to build the suspense before it reveals the winner. We made it to be the best and simplest random picker you can find online.

How to Use the Tool

• Enter Your List: First, you need to type, paste, or open a file to get your list of items into the text box. Just make sure you put each item on a new line.
• Choose How Many to Pick: Next, tell the tool how many items you want to pick from the list. If you just want one winner, you can leave it as "1".
• Click the Button: Then, you just click the "Pick Random Item(s)" button.
• See and Save the Winner: The tool will show a cool animation and then display the randomly picked item or items. You can then copy the results to your clipboard or download them as a TXT or CSV file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make sure the picking is truly random?

Our tool uses the JavaScript `Math.random()` function, which is a trusted way to generate random numbers. To make it even better for picking multiple items, we use the Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm. This is a popular method to make sure every item has a fair and equal chance of being picked.

Is there a limit to how many items I can put in my list?

There is no strict limit! Yet, for the best performance, we recommend keeping your lists to a reasonable size. The tool should handle thousands of items with no problem, but very large lists might slow down the animation a little bit on older computers.

Can I pick more than one item from the list?

Yes, you can! Just use the "Number of items to pick" input box to select how many winners you want. The tool will then randomly pick that many unique items from your list. But, you can't pick more items than are in the list.

Is my list private and secure?

Absolutely. We built this tool to run completely on your device. Your list is never sent to our servers, so it stays 100% private. Once you close the page, the list is gone. We believe your data should be your own.

What can I use this random picker for?

You can use it for so many things! It's great for picking a winner for a social media giveaway or contest. You can also use it to make decisions, like what movie to watch or where to eat. Some people even use it to randomly assign tasks to team members. It's a handy tool for any time you need to make an unbiased choice.