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SQL Formatter

Beautify or minify SQL with syntax highlighting and 12+ dialect support. Private, fast, and free.

Input SQL

Paste a query or upload a .sql file.

Dialect

Formatted SQL

SELECT
  u.id,
  u.name,
  COUNT(o.id) AS orders,
  SUM(o.total) AS total_spent
FROM
  users u
  LEFT JOIN orders o ON o.user_id = u.id
WHERE
  u.active = 1
  AND u.created_at > '2025-01-01'
GROUP BY
  u.id,
  u.name
HAVING
  COUNT(o.id) > 2
ORDER BY
  total_spent DESC
LIMIT
  10;

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By Vizo ToolLast updated August 20264 min read

SQL Formatter — Beautify & Minify SQL Queries

The SQL Formatter turns messy queries into clean, readable SQL with proper indentation, or minifies them down for storage. Syntax highlighting makes keywords, strings, and numbers easy to scan, and it supports 12+ SQL dialects including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.

Paste a query, upload a .sql file, or type directly — the formatted result updates instantly. Everything runs in your browser, so proprietary schema queries stay private.

  • Beautify & minify
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Upload SQL files
  • 12+ SQL dialects

Why Use SQL Formatter?

Instant Beautify

Clean indentation and line breaks make complex queries readable.

Minify Mode

Collapse queries to compact one-liners for storage or logs.

12+ SQL Dialects

MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite, BigQuery, and more.

100% Private

Formatting happens locally — your queries never leave your device.

Features

Beautify

Indent keywords, clauses, and subqueries with correct line breaks.

Minify

Produce compact single-line SQL for saving space.

Syntax Highlighting

Color-coded keywords, strings, numbers, and comments.

Upload & Download

Load a .sql file and download the formatted result.

Dialect Selector

Choose your database flavor for the most accurate formatting.

Copy Anywhere

Copy the formatted output with one click.

How to Format SQL

Clean up any query in three steps.

1

Paste or upload SQL

Paste your query or load a .sql file into the editor.

2

Pick a dialect

Select your database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) for the best formatting.

3

Format & copy

Choose Beautify or Minify, then copy or download the result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've got answers.

What is a SQL formatter?

It reformats SQL code with proper indentation and line breaks to make it readable, or compacts it to save space.

Is the SQL formatter free?

Yes, completely free with no sign-ups.

Are my queries uploaded?

No — all formatting happens locally in your browser.

Which SQL dialects are supported?

MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite, BigQuery, Snowflake, MariaDB, Oracle, and more — over 12 dialects.

What does Minify do?

It removes unnecessary whitespace and line breaks to produce a compact single-line query.

Can I format a .sql file?

Yes, upload any .sql file and the tool reads and formats it automatically.

Does it support syntax highlighting?

Yes, keywords, strings, numbers, and comments are color-coded for readability.

Can I download the formatted result?

Yes, download the output as a .sql file.

Will it handle CTEs and subqueries?

Yes — WITH clauses, CTEs, subqueries, and joins are indented correctly.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, fully responsive.

Can I copy just the formatted output?

Yes, one click copies the formatted SQL.

Why should I format my SQL?

Readable SQL is easier to debug, review, and maintain — and formatted queries are far less error-prone when edited.

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