SQL Formatter & Beautifier
Clean up and indent messy database queries instantly. Supports multiple dialects. Zero telemetry — runs entirely in your browser.
-- Formatted SQL will appear hereWhy Use an Online SQL Formatter?
Database queries often become unreadable over time. When developers export SQL from application logs, ORMs (like Prisma or Hibernate), or performance monitoring tools, the queries are typically minified onto a single line. Our SQL Formatter instantly parses these massive, messy queries and applies standard indentation, capitalizes keywords, and aligns clauses (like SELECT, FROM, WHERE, and JOIN).
Supported SQL Dialects
Different database engines use slightly different syntax and proprietary keywords. This tool supports dialect-specific formatting to ensure accurate parsing:
- PostgreSQL: Supports standard Postgres syntax, including advanced
JSONBoperators and window functions. - MySQL & MariaDB: Accounts for backtick identifiers and MySQL-specific functions.
- SQL Server (T-SQL): Supports Transact-SQL specific keywords like
NOLOCK,TOP, and bracket identifiers. - SQLite: Perfect for mobile developers and lightweight database configurations.
Is this secure?
Yes. Queries containing sensitive data (like user emails, password hashes, or financial records) should never be sent to a remote server for formatting. This formatter runs 100% inside your web browser. It uses the open-source sql-formatter library to process the query locally on your machine, ensuring zero data leakage or telemetry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What SQL dialects does this formatter support?
The formatter handles standard SQL syntax common to PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and SQLite. Dialect-specific functions and syntax are preserved as-is, though formatting rules (indentation, keyword casing) are applied uniformly.
Why should I format SQL queries before committing them to code?
Consistently formatted SQL is significantly easier to review in pull requests, debug when something goes wrong, and hand off to teammates — especially for queries with multiple joins, subqueries, or CTEs.
Does formatting change how my query executes?
No — formatting only affects whitespace, indentation, and keyword casing for readability. The query's logic and execution plan are completely unaffected.
Is my SQL query (which might reference real table/column names) sent to a server?
No — all formatting happens locally in your browser; your queries, which may contain sensitive schema details, are never transmitted anywhere.
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