SQL Formatter
Format and beautify SQL queries with customizable indentation and keyword case.
How to Use
Paste SQL
Paste your SQL query.
Format
Click format to beautify.
Copy
Copy the formatted SQL.
Features
Frequently Asked Questions
The formatter supports standard SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle syntax. It handles SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, and DDL statements.
Format messy SQL queries into beautiful, readable code. Supports major SQL dialects including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle. Make your database queries maintainable.
Did You Know?
SQL was developed at IBM in the 1970s and was originally called SEQUEL (Structured English Query Language). It was renamed to SQL due to trademark issues - but many people still pronounce it as 'sequel'!
Pro Tips
- Each major clause (SELECT, FROM, WHERE) should start on a new line
- Indent subqueries consistently for better readability
- Use uppercase for SQL keywords to distinguish from data
Common Use Cases
- Cleaning up legacy database queries
- Preparing queries for code review
- Documentation and knowledge sharing
- Debugging complex nested queries
- Teaching SQL best practices
Best Practices
- Align column names in SELECT clauses for easy scanning
- Use meaningful table aliases, not just a, b, c
- Comment complex logic within your queries
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