Are identical names removed?
No. Distinct entries can have the same text. Review the input when duplicates are unintended.
DRAW TOOLS
Random Order Generator
From picking names to making teams. Start with a single list.
Participant list
0 peopleEnter one name per line or paste from a spreadsheet.
Up to 500 entries · Separate with newlines, commas, or tabs
Options
Remaining participants: 0
Team name Optional
Enter a name for each team. Empty names use numbered defaults.
Shuffle all participants into an order with each person appearing once. Useful for presentation or game order.
Range: −1,000,000 to 1,000,000 · Up to 100 numbers
Item probabilities
Weights: whole numbers from 1 to 100. Higher weights increase the chance of selection.
2 to 20 participants · Click a name above the ladder to reveal its path and outcome.
Enter as many outcomes as participants.
Connections stay fixed after generation. Changing names or outcomes, or creating again, generates a new ladder.
LET’S PICK
Who will be chosen?
Who will win?
Enter a list and start the draw.
Copying and saving include only revealed results.
Each participant has an equal chance in an unweighted draw.
Enter names
Paste names or options.
Choose a method
Set options for your task.
Use your results
Copy or save as an image.
Instructions and draw rules
Name picking never selects the same entry twice within one draw. With winner exclusion enabled, previous winners are excluded from later draws too. Editing the list resets exclusions.
Identical names remain separate participants. Entering a name more than once may increase its overall chance of selection, so check your list.
Team sizes differ by at most one person. With a maximum team size, the required team count is calculated before dividing evenly. Balancing by skill or experience is not supported.
The wheel uses weight ratios for probabilities and segment sizes. The result is chosen first, then the animation stops there. With many entries, some wheel labels are hidden; results still show full names.
Names and results are not sent to the server. Enabling storage keeps names and settings in this browser. On a shared device, disable storage to delete saved data. This service does not provide verifiable official prize-draw records.
How to use
- 01
Enter the items to order
Add presentation names or other items, one per entry.
- 02
Shuffle the list
Run a new random ordering and check that no unintended duplicate entry was included.
- 03
Keep the chosen order
Copy or save the result before reshuffling. Keep the participant list with it if needed.
Frequently asked questions
Does shuffling guarantee that everybody moves?
No. A valid random ordering can leave an item in its original position.
Can I recover an earlier ordering?
Save it before another run or closing the page. Do not rely on the current result remaining available.
Important information
Tool files and calculation inputs are processed in your browser, without uploading them to a processing server.
The optional save setting can keep participant names and settings in this browser. Turn it off on a shared device.
Tested example
Input and settings
A synthetic list: Alex, Taylor, Jordan and Morgan
Observed result
A shuffled list and saved CSV record
What to check
A valid random ordering can leave some entries in their old positions.
Examples use synthetic, non-personal test material. Results apply to the inputs and settings shown; different files and devices can produce different sizes, timing and appearance.