SQL Formatter

Format and beautify SQL queries with indentation and keyword case options.

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How to use SQL Formatter

Three quick steps — no sign-up needed

  1. Step 1

    Paste your SQL

    Drop in a query that is hard to read or minified.

  2. Step 2

    Set indent and keyword case

    Choose 2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs, and UPPERCASE, lowercase, or keep keywords as-is.

  3. Step 3

    Format the query

    Copy the beautified SQL back into your editor or ticket.

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About SQL Formatter

SQL Formatter beautifies queries with consistent indentation and optional keyword casing so reviews and debugging are easier. Engineers searching "SQL formatter", "pretty print SQL", or "SQL beautifier" need readable SELECT/JOIN blocks without running a heavyweight IDE.

Paste SQL, choose indentation (2/4 spaces or tab) and keyword case (UPPERCASE, lowercase, or keep), then format. Formatting does not validate semantics against your database dialect - test queries on a staging instance.

Dialects differ (Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server). Edge syntax may not format perfectly; prefer official style guides for shared codebases.

A readability tool - not a query optimizer or injection scanner.

Benefits of SQL Formatter

Readable queries Indent nested clauses clearly.
Keyword case control Match team style (UPPER vs lower).
Indent choices Spaces or tabs as you prefer.
Faster reviews Cleaner diffs and pull requests.

Frequently asked questions

Does formatting change query meaning?

It should not; it adjusts whitespace and keyword case presentation.

Will it fix SQL errors?

No - invalid SQL remains invalid.

Can it minify SQL?

If minify is available on the page, use it for compact logs; keep beautified sources for editing.

Which SQL dialect is supported?

Common ANSI-style queries work best; vendor-specific extensions vary.

Should I format production migrations?

Follow team policy - consistency matters more than any one tool.