Introduction to Zortyx: Your Free Online Random Draw Generator

Zortyx is a completely free online tool designed to generate random draws quickly, transparently, and without registration. Whether you need to pick a winner for a social media contest, form balanced teams for a sports tournament, organize a Secret Santa among coworkers, or simply make a random decision, Zortyx offers a complete solution that runs directly in your browser.

In this complete guide we explain how Zortyx works, the draw modes it offers, how you can share and export results, and why it's the best alternative to other online draw tools.

What is Zortyx and what is it for?

Zortyx is an online random draw generator that performs random selections in a fair and verifiable way. Unlike many similar tools, Zortyx uses the browser's cryptographic engine (crypto.getRandomValues) combined with the Fisher-Yates algorithm to guarantee that every participant has exactly the same probability of being selected.

This means the results are truly random, not pseudo-random like those produced by JavaScript's Math.random(). This technical difference is fundamental when the transparency and fairness of the draw matter, such as in public contests, Instagram giveaways, or sports competitions.

Available draw modes

Zortyx offers six different draw modes, each designed for a specific use case:

Simple draw

The most basic and widely used mode. You enter a list of participants, choose how many winners you want to select, and Zortyx picks at random. Perfect for social media contests, raffles among friends, or any situation where you need to choose one or more winners from a list.

Random teams

Need to divide a group of people into balanced teams? This mode distributes all participants into the number of teams you choose, completely at random. Ideal for team-building activities, group games, or school projects.

Americana mode

Especially popular in the world of padel, the americana is a tournament format where pairs rotate so all players face each other. Zortyx automatically generates all the pairings, saving you the tedious manual work of organizing rounds.

Elimination tournament

The classic knockout format where losers are eliminated and winners advance to the next round. Zortyx generates the full bracket randomly, from the first round all the way to the final.

Round-robin tournament

Similar to the americana but with more flexibility. Each team plays against every other, and you decide how many players make up each team. Perfect for local leagues, video game tournaments, or school competitions.

Secret Santa

A special mode designed to organize the popular Secret Santa gift exchange. Each participant is secretly assigned to another person, with the guarantee that no one is assigned to themselves. It includes exclusion options for couples or people who shouldn't give gifts to each other.

How to add participants

Zortyx offers several ways to enter participants:

The easiest way is to type the names directly into the text field, separated by commas. For example: "Mary, John, Ana, Peter, Laura". When you press Enter or the + button, all names are added to the list.

If you have a long list of participants, you can import a CSV or TXT file. Simply click the options menu (⋯) and select "Import CSV/TXT". The file should have one name per line. If you're not sure about the format, you can download a sample file from the same menu.

Once participants are added, you can review them in the list, remove any you want, or use the "Remove duplicates" function to automatically clean up repeated names.

Exporting and sharing results

Once the draw is done, Zortyx offers several options to save and share the results:

You can export the results to an Excel file, ideal for keeping a formal record of draws or printing tournament brackets. You can also share directly via WhatsApp with a single click, send by email, or copy a public link that anyone can view.

Each draw also generates a verification certificate that includes the date, time, number of participants, and the cryptographic seed used. This certificate is proof that the draw was carried out fairly and was not manipulated.

Security and privacy

Zortyx runs entirely in your browser. Participant data is never sent to any server. All processing happens locally on your device, which means your data is protected at all times.

You don't need to create an account, we don't collect personal information, and we don't store the results of your draws. The tool is 100% free and has no intrusive advertising.

Multi-language availability

Zortyx is available in seven languages: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Catalan. The language is detected automatically based on your browser settings, but you can change it manually at any time using the language selector in the top right corner.

Additional tools

In addition to the main draw generator, Zortyx includes a set of complementary tools that extend its usefulness:

The random wheel lets you create a custom wheel of fortune with your own options. The random number generator produces sequences of numbers within the range you specify. Virtual dice and coin let you simulate throws with realistic animations. The secure password generator creates strong keys with the character combinations you choose. The random letter generator is perfect for word games and educational activities. And the task/shift distributor assigns tasks to people randomly.

Why choose Zortyx over other tools?

There are many online draw tools, but Zortyx stands out for several reasons. First, it requires no registration or app download. Second, it uses real cryptography to guarantee randomness. Third, it works on any device with a web browser, whether a mobile phone, tablet, or computer. Fourth, it's completely free with no premium paid features. And fifth, it's available in seven languages so you can use it wherever you are.

If you organize draws frequently, whether for your online community, your company, your sports club, or your group of friends, Zortyx becomes an essential ally. Try it today and discover how easy it is to create fair draws in seconds.