SQL Formatter

Format, beautify, and minify SQL queries with customizable indentation, keyword casing, and syntax highlighting.

🗃️ SQL Formatter

Format, beautify, and minify SQL queries

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⚙️ Format Options
ℹ️ Formats standard SQL queries. Handles SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, subqueries, joins, and more.
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Paste a SQL query above and click "Format" to see the output here

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What is a SQL Formatter?

A SQL formatter is an online tool that takes raw, unformatted SQL queries and transforms them into clean, properly indented, readable code. SQL (Structured Query Language) is the standard language for querying and managing relational databases, but complex queries with multiple joins, subqueries, and conditions can quickly become unreadable without proper formatting.

CodeHelper's SQL Formatter & Beautifier supports SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, and CREATE statements with intelligent formatting for subqueries, CASE/WHEN blocks, and nested expressions.

Key Features

  • Beautify SQL: Add proper indentation and line breaks for maximum readability.
  • Minify SQL: Strip comments and collapse whitespace for compact production queries.
  • Uppercase Keywords: Automatically convert SQL keywords to uppercase (SELECT, FROM, WHERE, JOIN).
  • Custom Indentation: Choose between spaces and tabs, and set the indent width.
  • Syntax Highlighting: Color-coded output for keywords, strings, numbers, and comments.

How to use the SQL Formatter

  1. Paste your raw SQL query into the input area.
  2. Select your formatting options (indent style, keyword casing).
  3. Click Format to beautify or Minify to compress.
  4. Copy the formatted output or download it as a .sql file.

Whether you are debugging database queries, reviewing pull requests, or writing documentation, this free online SQL formatter helps you work with clean, readable SQL code instantly.