Free SQL Formatter

SQL Formatter

Input SQL:

Formatted SQL:

SQL Formatter Tool Guide

SQL Formatter Guide

Format and beautify your SQL queries with ease

How to Use

Enter SQL: Paste or type your SQL query in the left panel.
Format: Click the “Format” button (or wait 0.8s for auto-formatting).
Copy: Click “Copy” to get the formatted SQL.

Key Features

Feature	What It Does	Hot Tip
Auto-Format	Adds indentation, line breaks, and standard spacing.	Works as you type!
Toggle Case	Switches keywords between UPPERCASE/lowercase.	Default: UPPERCASE (ANSI standard).
Syntax Highlight	Colors SQL keywords for readability.	Supports most SQL dialects.
Error Handling	Shows alerts for invalid SQL syntax.	Hover to see details.

SQL Formatting Rules

✔ Indentation: 4 spaces for nested clauses (e.g., WHERE, JOIN).
✔ Line Breaks: New lines for major clauses (SELECT, FROM, WHERE).
✔ Alignment: Vertically aligns related keywords.
✔ Spacing: Ensures consistent spacing around operators (=, >).

Example:

/* Before */ SELECT customers.name,orders.total FROM customers JOIN orders ON customers.id=orders.customer_id WHERE orders.date>='2023-01-01'; /* After */ SELECT 
    customers.name,
    orders.total 
FROM 
    customers 
    JOIN orders ON customers.id = orders.customer_id 
WHERE 
    orders.date >= '2023-01-01'

FAQ

Q: Does this support complex queries?
A: Yes! Handles subqueries, CTEs, and nested functions.

Q: Can I customize the formatting style?
A: Not directly—this uses standard ANSI SQL conventions.

Q: Why is my query not formatting?
A: Check for syntax errors (shown in red alert).

Q: Where is my data stored?
A: Only in your browser—nothing is sent to servers.

Pro Tips

🔹 Keyboard Shortcuts:

Ctrl+A → Select all
Tab → Indent selected text

🔹 For Teams:

Copy formatted SQL into your DB client or version control.
Standardize team SQL style by sharing this tool.

🔹 Learning SQL?

Use the formatter to understand query structure.

Limitations

⚠ Browser-based: Large queries (>10k chars) may slow performance.
⚠ Dialect Variations: Some database-specific syntax may format imperfectly.