SQL Formatter

Free Online SQL Formatter – Beautify Your SQL Queries

Format and pretty-print SQL queries with proper indentation, keyword casing, and clear clause alignment.

Hey there! Long, minified, or messy SQL queries are hard to read and debug. Our free SQL Formatter instantly cleans them up — putting each major clause on a new line, adding consistent indentation, and making your queries much easier to understand and maintain.

Everything runs in your browser — 100% private, fast, and no data is sent anywhere.

Why Format Your SQL?

Well-formatted SQL helps you:

• Read and understand complex queries quickly
• Debug issues more easily
• Review code in pull requests or with your team
• Follow consistent style across your projects
• Learn and teach SQL more effectively

What This SQL Formatter Does

• Puts each major clause (SELECT, FROM, WHERE, JOIN, GROUP BY, ORDER BY, etc.) on its own line
• Adds proper indentation for better readability
• Supports SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, CREATE TABLE, and more
• Lets you choose keyword casing: UPPERCASE, lowercase, or keep as-is
• Applies beautiful syntax highlighting (keywords, functions, strings, numbers)

How to Format SQL in 3 Simple Steps

1. Paste your SQL query into the input box (minified or messy is fine).
2. Choose your preferred keyword case (UPPERCASE is most common).
3. Click “Format SQL” — clean, professional SQL appears instantly on the right.

Key Features

• Real-time formatting as you type
• Keyword case options (UPPERCASE, lowercase, or keep original)
• Smart clause alignment for better visual structure
• Color-coded syntax highlighting for keywords, functions, strings, and numbers
• Shows useful stats (lines and size)
• One-click copy and download as .sql file
• Sample button with a realistic complex query
• 100% browser-based and completely private

Real Example

Before (Minified SQL):

select u.id, u.name, o.total from users u left join orders o on u.id=o.user_id where u.active=1 and o.total>100 order by o.total desc limit 10;

After (Formatted SQL):

SELECT
  u.id,
  u.name,
  o.total
FROM users u
LEFT JOIN orders o ON u.id = o.user_id
WHERE u.active = 1
  AND o.total > 100
ORDER BY o.total DESC
LIMIT 10;

Pro Tips

• Use UPPERCASE for keywords — it’s the most common convention in the industry
• Format your SQL before sharing it in documentation or team discussions
• Great for cleaning up queries generated by ORMs or database tools
• Combine with the SQL Formatter after writing long JOIN queries

Why Developers Love This SQL Formatter

• Forever free with no limits or ads
• Fast and accurate formatting
• Beautiful syntax highlighting
• Works smoothly on desktop and mobile
• 100% private — your queries never leave your browser

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