What is SQL Formatter?
This SQL formatter recognizes 40+ SQL keywords (SELECT, FROM, WHERE, AND, OR, JOIN, GROUP BY, ORDER BY, HAVING, LIMIT, UNION, and more), inserting line breaks before each keyword and adjusting indentation to turn compressed or single-line SQL into structured, readable code. Input: any SQL statement. Output: formatted SQL with clean line breaks and indentation. Built for query debugging, code review, and teaching. All processing happens locally in your browser.
▶Use Cases5 scenarios
- ◆Formatting minified SQL queries
- ◆Debugging complex JOIN statements
- ◆Code review
- ◆Teaching SQL structure
- ◆Cleaning up SQL from logs
▶How to Use5 steps
- 1Open the SQL formatter page
- 2Paste your SQL into the input box
- 3Click Format
- 4Review the line-broken, indented result
- 5Click Copy to grab the formatted SQL
▶Features8 features
- ✓Completely free
- ✓No signup
- ✓40+ SQL keywords recognized
- ✓Automatic line breaks and indentation
- ✓Instant formatting
- ✓One-click copy
- ✓Runs in your browser
- ✓Handles complex queries
▶FAQ6 questions
What is the SQL formatter?
A free online tool that recognizes SQL keywords, inserts line breaks before them, and indents to turn compressed or single-line SQL into readable code.
Which SQL keywords are supported?
40+ major keywords: SELECT, FROM, WHERE, AND, OR, JOIN, GROUP BY, ORDER BY, HAVING, LIMIT, UNION, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, and more.
How much SQL does it handle?
Statements of tens of thousands of characters format in under a second.
Does formatting change the SQL semantics?
No. It only inserts line breaks and whitespace — keyword, identifier, and value order are untouched.
Is my SQL uploaded?
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser.
Which database dialects are supported?
Basic formatting works for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, and other mainstream dialects.