SQL Formatter | Format & Beautify SQL Queries
Automatically format SQL queries for readability with consistent indentation, uppercase keywords, and clean line breaks. Supports major SQL dialects like MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and SQLite. Runs locally in your browser for privacy.
How to Use This Tool
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Paste your SQL query or script into the editor box.
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Select indentation style and keyword casing preference.
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Click ‘Format’ or enable Live mode for instant beautification.
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Verify structure (SELECT, FROM, JOIN, WHERE) is visually clear.
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Copy or download the formatted SQL.
Use Cases & Examples
SQL Debugging & Code Review
Reveal query structure to debug logic issues like missing joins or misplaced clauses.
Team Collaboration & Version Control
Unify SQL style across teams so diffs show logic changes only, not formatting noise.
Technical Documentation & Writing
Include properly formatted SQL snippets in documentation, blogs, and tutorials.
SQL Education & Training
Teach SQL syntax visually with clean, structured examples for learners.
How SQL Formatting Works
Uses a syntax-aware parser to identify SQL clauses and apply consistent indentation and spacing.
Capitalizes reserved keywords like SELECT, FROM, WHERE, and JOIN for readability.
Formatting is non-destructive: SQL logic and execution remain unchanged.
Dialect detection ensures compatibility across MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and SQLite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Which SQL dialects are supported?
A. Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server (T-SQL), Oracle, SQLite, and ANSI SQL syntax highlighting.
Q.Does formatting affect how the SQL runs?
A. No, it only adjusts spacing and indentation; query performance or behavior remains identical.
Q.Can it handle complex or multi-statement SQL scripts?
A. Yes, complex statements like nested subqueries, CTEs, and stored routines are supported.
Q.Are comments retained after formatting?
A. Yes, comments are preserved by default and aligned for readability.
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