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Format and beautify SQL queries with support for multiple database dialects.
Formatted Output
Paste any SQL query and select your database dialect. The formatter will beautify your SQL with proper indentation and formatting.
An SQL formatter is a code formatting utility that restructures SQL queries by adding proper indentation, line breaks, and whitespace alignment. It organizes keywords (SELECT, FROM, WHERE, JOIN) onto separate lines and indents nested clauses, making complex database queries easier to read, debug, and maintain without changing the query's logic or results.
Paste your SQL query into the formatter and click format. The tool parses your SQL syntax, identifies logical sections (SELECT clause, WHERE conditions, JOINs), and restructures them with consistent indentation and alignment. Keywords are highlighted or separated for visual clarity. You can then copy the formatted output and use it in your database client, application code, or documentation.
| Input | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SELECT id,name,email FROM users WHERE status='active' AND created_at>DATE_SUB(NOW(),INTERVAL 30 DAY) ORDER BY created_at DESC | SELECT id, name, email FROM users WHERE status = 'active' AND created_at > DATE_SUB(NOW(), INTERVAL 30 DAY) ORDER BY created_at DESC | Long single-line query becomes multi-line with clear separation of SELECT, FROM, WHERE, and ORDER BY sections |
| SELECT u.id,u.name,o.order_id,o.total FROM users u LEFT JOIN orders o ON u.id=o.user_id WHERE u.status='verified' | SELECT u.id, u.name, o.order_id, o.total FROM users u LEFT JOIN orders o ON u.id = o.user_id WHERE u.status = 'verified' | JOIN conditions are isolated and spaced for clarity; table aliases are preserved |
| INSERT INTO logs(user_id,action,timestamp) VALUES (123,'login',NOW()); | INSERT INTO logs ( user_id, action, timestamp ) VALUES ( 123, 'login', NOW() ) | Column lists and value sets are vertically aligned for side-by-side comparison |
No. Formatting only adjusts whitespace and indentation. Your query logic and results remain identical.
Most formatters support standard SQL and common dialects (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle), but always verify that the formatter you use explicitly supports your database system.
Yes, many formatters allow you to paste multiple queries separated by semicolons and format them all in one go.
Some formatters will highlight or report syntax errors; others will attempt a best-effort format. Check the error message and correct your SQL syntax before reformatting.
If you're using a free online formatter, assume queries are not logged. For sensitive production data, consider using a self-hosted or local formatter, or check the tool's privacy policy.
Most formatters offer a settings menu where you can select 2-space, 4-space, or tab indentation, and choose uppercase or lowercase for SQL keywords like SELECT and FROM.