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SQL Formatter

Paste your SQL query below to format and beautify it instantly. Transforms minified or messy SQL into clean readable code.


What is SQL Formatting?

SQL formatting adds indentation, line breaks, and consistent keyword casing to make SQL queries easier to read. When you write a quick query in a database tool or receive SQL generated by an ORM it often comes out as one long line or with inconsistent capitalisation. Formatted SQL is much easier to read, debug, and review.

Well-formatted SQL also makes it easier to spot performance issues. When each clause sits on its own line you can clearly see what tables are being joined, what conditions are being applied, and what columns are being selected.

SQL Formatting Conventions

The most common convention is to write SQL keywords in uppercase and identifiers like table and column names in lowercase. Each major clause like SELECT, FROM, WHERE, JOIN, GROUP BY, and ORDER BY starts on a new line. Conditions in a WHERE clause are indented and aligned. This tool applies these conventions automatically.


Frequently Asked Questions

Does formatting change how the SQL runs?

No. SQL ignores whitespace between tokens. Adding line breaks and indentation has no effect on how the query executes or what results it returns.

Which SQL dialects are supported?

This formatter works with standard SQL syntax which covers the most common statements in MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite, and Oracle. Dialect-specific syntax like PostgreSQL dollar-quoting or SQL Server-specific functions are passed through unchanged.

Is my SQL safe?

Yes. Everything runs in your browser. Your SQL is never sent to any server.