SQL Beautifier

Format and validate your SQL queries. Automatically indent, align clauses, and improve readability.

Input SQL

Formatted SQL

How to Use the Free Online SQL Beautifier

Basic Usage

  1. Paste your SQL query into the Input SQL editor
  2. Select the appropriate SQL dialect (Standard, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
  3. Configure formatting options as needed
  4. Click Beautify to format your SQL
  5. The formatted result will appear in the Formatted SQL editor

Formatting Options

  • Uppercase Keywords: Converts SQL keywords to uppercase for better readability
  • Minify: Removes whitespace for compact, single-line output
  • Indent Spaces: Set the number of spaces used for each indentation level (0-10)
  • SQL Dialect: Optimizes formatting for specific database systems

SQL Beautifier Features

  • Multi-Dialect Support: Format SQL for Standard SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle
  • Syntax Highlighting: Colors different parts of SQL for better readability
  • Clause Alignment: Places major SQL clauses (SELECT, FROM, WHERE, etc.) on new lines
  • Smart Indentation: Properly indents subqueries and nested statements
  • Comma Formatting: Places commas at the beginning or end of lines for column lists
  • Parentheses Handling: Properly formats complex expressions with parentheses

Helpful Tips

  • Select the correct SQL dialect for optimal keyword recognition and formatting
  • Use Uppercase Keywords to make SQL clauses and functions stand out
  • For complex queries, increase indentation spaces to better visualize nesting levels
  • Use the Maximize button (expand icon) to work with larger SQL statements
  • Load the example query to see how the tool works if you're new to SQL formatting
  • Use the Copy button to easily transfer formatted SQL to your database tool

Privacy & Security: All SQL processing happens entirely in your browser. Your queries aren't sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security for your sensitive database information.

Common Use Cases

  • Improving readability of complex database queries
  • Standardizing SQL formatting across development teams
  • Preparing SQL for documentation or code reviews
  • Organizing large queries with multiple joins and subqueries
  • Formatting database migration scripts
  • Converting minified SQL to readable format
  • Cleaning up auto-generated SQL from reporting tools
  • Learning SQL through properly formatted examples

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