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SQL Formatter & Beautifier

Format and beautify your SQL queries instantly. Clean, readable SQL with proper indentation. 100% client-side.

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About SQL Formatter & Beautifier

SQL (Structured Query Language) is the standard language for managing relational databases. This free online tool helps you format messy or minified SQL queries into clean, readable code with proper indentation and keyword casing.

How to Use

  1. Paste your SQL query into the input area.
  2. Configure formatting options: choose indent size, keyword case, and newline preferences.
  3. Click Format SQL to beautify your query, or Minify to compress it.
  4. Copy the result to your clipboard for use in your database client.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my SQL kept private?

Absolutely. All formatting happens entirely in your browser. No SQL is sent to any server, logged, or stored anywhere. You can safely use this tool with production queries.

Which SQL dialects are supported?

This formatter supports standard SQL and works with most popular database systems including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, and Oracle. It handles common SQL syntax elements like SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, JOIN, and more.

What's the difference between Format and Minify?

Format beautifies your SQL with proper indentation and line breaks for readability. Minify removes all unnecessary whitespace to create a single-line SQL string, useful for embedding in code or reducing network payload.

Can I format very long queries?

Yes, the tool can handle SQL queries of substantial length. There are no strict limits, but extremely large queries (tens of thousands of lines) may impact browser performance.

Does this validate SQL syntax?

This tool focuses on formatting, not validation. While it handles most standard SQL structures, it does not check if your SQL is syntactically valid for your specific database engine.