SQL Formatter

Format and beautify SQL queries for better readability.

Readable queries

Input SQL
Formatted SQL

About This Tool

Format SQL with a real, dialect-aware parser — proper indentation and keyword casing for Standard SQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, with comments and string literals always preserved. Minify safely collapses whitespace between tokens without touching strings or comments. Works with SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, and other SQL statements. All processing happens locally in your browser.

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About the SQL Formatter

The SQL Formatter takes messy, minified, or hand-typed SQL and rewrites it with consistent indentation, line breaks, and spacing so queries are easy to read and review. It runs entirely in your browser, so you can paste a query, get a clean version, and copy it back out without anything leaving your machine. Reach for it when you've inherited a one-line query, pasted SQL from a log, or want a tidy version before committing it or sharing it with teammates.

How to use the SQL Formatter

  1. 1Paste your SQL query into the input area.
  2. 2Run the formatter to beautify the query with clean indentation and line breaks.
  3. 3Review the formatted output for readability.
  4. 4Copy the result and paste it back into your editor, migration file, or pull request.

Common use cases

  • Cleaning up a minified or single-line query copied from an application log or ORM output
  • Making a complex query with multiple joins and subqueries readable before debugging it
  • Standardizing query formatting before committing it to a migration file or pull request
  • Tidying SQL pasted from a teammate or documentation so it's easier to follow
  • Improving the readability of long WHERE clauses and nested conditions

Frequently asked questions

What does a SQL formatter do?

It reformats SQL by adding consistent indentation, line breaks, and spacing so clauses like SELECT, FROM, WHERE, and JOIN are clearly separated and easy to scan. It changes how the query looks, not what it does.

Is my SQL kept private?

Yes. The tool runs 100% in your browser. Your query is never uploaded, sent to a server, stored, or tracked, which makes it safe to use even with sensitive schema or internal query logic.

Does formatting change the results of my query?

No. Formatting only adjusts whitespace and layout. The underlying logic, tables, and conditions stay exactly the same, so the query returns the same results.

Is it free to use?

Yes, it's completely free with no sign-up required. Paste your query, format it, and copy the result as many times as you like.

Can it format a long one-line or minified query?

Yes. Pasting a compact single-line query is the most common use case. The formatter breaks it onto multiple lines with proper indentation so you can actually read and debug it.

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