SQL Formatter.

Beautify complex SQL queries instantly. Standardize indentation and keyword capitalization.

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Clean Up Your Queries

The SQL Formatter is a massive time-saver for developers and data analysts. Debugging a query that is mashed into one long line is painful and error-prone. This tool instantly applies professional formatting standards to your code, making logic errors easy to spot.

Now includes Minify (compression) and Code Export features to easily embed queries into your Java, PHP, or Node.js applications.

Why Format SQL?

Readability

Separating clauses (SELECT, FROM, WHERE) onto their own lines allows you to scan the query logic instantly.

Standardization

Ensures every developer on your team follows the same style: Uppercase keywords and consistent indentation.

Example: Before & After

Before (Messy)
select id,name,email from users where active=1 and role="admin" group by date order by id desc limit 5
After (Clean)
SELECT id, name, email
FROM users
WHERE active = 1
  AND role = "admin"
GROUP BY date
ORDER BY id DESC
LIMIT 5

Formatting Rules

  • UPPERCASE Keywords: select → SELECT, where → WHERE.
  • Newlines: Major clauses are moved to new lines for clarity.
  • Indentation: Sub-clauses and conditions are indented.
  • Space Normalization: Multiple spaces are collapsed into single spaces (except inside strings).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which SQL dialects are supported?

This tool uses standard SQL formatting rules that apply to ANSI SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, and Oracle. It handles common keywords like SELECT, JOIN, WHERE, GROUP BY, etc.

Is my database schema safe?

Yes, 100%. Formatting happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No SQL code is ever sent to our servers or executed against any database.

Does it validate my SQL?

No, this is purely a formatter (beautifier). It does not check if your table names exist or if your syntax is executable; it only ensures the indentation and styling are clean.

How does it handle file uploads?

You can upload a .sql or .txt file containing a query. The tool reads the content locally and formats it instantly.

Can I format minified SQL?

Yes! If you have a long, single-line SQL query string, paste it in, and our tool will expand it with proper newlines and indentation.

Can I compress (minify) my SQL?

Yes! Use the 'Minify' button to remove all unnecessary whitespace and newlines, compressing your query into a single line for use in code or configuration files.

How do I export SQL to Java or PHP?

After formatting, click the 'Export' button. You can copy the code as a pre-escaped string for Java (StringBuilder), PHP, Python, or JavaScript.