Randomly Select a List Item

Randomly pick a single item from any list with the Randomly Select a List Item Tool. Enter your list, set a random seed if needed, and get a live selection instantly. Includes file import, export, copy, and a total count.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
No file chosen
Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
Total items: 0
Options
Ignore empty lines
Trim items

How to Use:

  1. Paste your list or import from a supported file.
  2. Enable Trim items or Ignore empty lines as needed.
  3. (Optional) Enter a random seed for repeatable selection.
  4. Click Pick One one item is selected and shown instantly.
  5. Copy or export the result using the provided buttons.

What Randomly Select a List Item Tool Can Do:

  • Randomly selects one item from a list.
  • Supports repeatable selection using a custom seed.
  • Ignores blank lines and trims whitespace as toggled.
  • Shows total number of valid items and live preview with output flash.
  • Includes file import/export, copy output, and clear/reset.

Example:

Input:

Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Purple
Orange
Black

Output (example):

Purple

Common Use Cases:

Ideal for raffles, random questions, winner selection, or picking options from a list. Use a seed for consistent testing, or keep it random each time for fair selection. Great for educators, games, apps, and decision tools.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re picking one random item, Randomize a List is a nice way to shuffle everything first great for making sure your selection isn’t biased by order. And if you want to repeat the process a few times, Duplicate a List can help preserve the original while you keep drawing new results. Super useful for giveaways, randomized decisions, or sampling from a pool of options.

Related Tools