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Random Line Picker

Paste a list with one item per line, choose how many lines to pick, and let the tool select them at random.

Free Forever
Works Completely In Your Browser
No Upload Required
Privacy Friendly

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About this tool

The Random Line Picker is a simple utility for selecting one or more random entries from any list. Event organizers use it to draw raffle winners from a list of ticket holders. Teachers and quiz masters pick random questions from a test bank. Musicians and DJs shuffle a setlist or randomly select the next song from a playlist. Developers use it to sample data rows from logs or CSV exports. Content creators pick random prompts or topics from a brainstorming list. The tool lets you control exactly how many items to select and whether a line can be chosen more than once, giving you full flexibility for sampling with or without replacement. Everything runs client-side — no data is ever sent to a server.

Frequently asked questions

How is randomness generated?
It uses the browser's built-in random number functions. Each line has an equal chance to be picked.
Can the same line be picked twice?
Only if Allow duplicates is checked. Otherwise, picks are unique for that run.
What if I ask for more picks than there are lines?
With duplicates off, you can't pick more unique lines than exist — the tool effectively caps at the total non-empty line count.
Can I pick random lines from a CSV or spreadsheet export?
Yes. Paste any list where each item is on its own line. This includes CSV columns, spreadsheet rows, or any line-delimited data.
Is the randomness cryptographically secure?
The tool uses Math.random, which is suitable for general randomization like contests and sampling. For cryptographic applications, use a dedicated UUID generator.

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