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SQL Formatter & Beautifier

Clean up messy inline SQL queries. Paste your unformatted SQL on the left to see the beautifully indented and structured output on the right. Supports various SQL dialects.

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Free Online SQL Formatter & Beautifier — Format & Minify SQL Queries

Format or minify SQL in your browser. The formatter adds consistent indentation and keyword casing so joins, conditions, subqueries, and common table expressions are easier to review.

Why SQL Formatting and Beautifying is Essential

Database logs, ORM output, and copied queries often arrive as one long line. Formatting makes the statement's structure visible without intentionally changing its meaning. It can help you review nested expressions, match parentheses, and compare related clauses.

A formatter is not a SQL validator or query optimizer. Always test the result against the target database before using it in production.

How to Format Database Queries Online

Use the formatter in four steps:

  1. Paste your query: Put the SQL statement in the input editor.
  2. Select a dialect: Choose the database syntax you are targeting. The tool supports Standard SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, and Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL).
  3. Choose a style: Set indentation and uppercase or lowercase keywords.
  4. Format or minify: Format for readability or minify when you need a compact representation.

Why the selected SQL dialect matters

PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, SQL Server, and other systems differ in quoting, operators, functions, and procedural syntax. Selecting the closest dialect helps the formatter recognize those constructs. Formatting alone cannot guarantee that a query is valid or will produce the intended result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this formatter save my highly confidential company database schema or credentials?
The formatter runs in your browser, and the text in the editor is not submitted to RizCraft. Even with local processing, remove passwords, tokens, personal data, and other secrets before pasting a production query into any browser-based tool.
Will formatting my SQL query change its execution output or speed?
No. Standardized visual formatting (adding line breaks, spaces, tabs, and casing adjustments) has zero measurable impact on database query compilation, index usage, or execution time. The SQL Optimizer plan inside your database software interprets the parsed statement exactly the same, whether it's one disorganized line or one hundred beautifully indented lines.
Why would I use the Minify tool on a query?
Minification removes comments, line breaks, and unnecessary whitespace to produce a compact representation. Keep a readable source copy and verify the result before execution.