SQL Formatter
Format and beautify SQL queries with proper indentation and keyword highlighting. Also minify SQL for compact output. All processing done in your browser.
Formatted SQL will appear here...
How to Use SQL Formatter
Paste SQL
Enter or paste your SQL query into the input area.
Format or Minify
Click Format for readable output or Minify for compact output.
Copy Result
Copy the formatted or minified SQL to your clipboard.
What is SQL Formatting?
SQL formatting (also known as SQL beautification or SQL prettifying) is the process of restructuring SQL code to make it more readable. Proper formatting includes consistent indentation of clauses, line breaks around keywords, and standardized capitalization.
Benefits of Formatting
Improved Readability
Well-formatted SQL is easier to understand and debug
Better Collaboration
Consistent style helps teams work together efficiently
Easier Maintenance
Formatted queries are simpler to modify and extend
Frequently Asked Questions
The formatter works with standard SQL syntax and is compatible with MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, and Oracle SQL. It handles common keywords like SELECT, FROM, WHERE, JOIN, GROUP BY, ORDER BY, and more.
No, this tool focuses on formatting and beautification. It does not validate whether the SQL is syntactically correct or will execute successfully against a database.
Minification removes unnecessary whitespace, newlines, and comments from your SQL, producing a compact single-line version suitable for embedding in code or reducing data transfer size.