What is SQL Formatting?
SQL formatting restructures SQL queries with consistent indentation, capitalized keywords, and logical line breaks. Readable SQL is critical for code reviews, debugging slow queries, and maintaining stored procedures. This formatter supports multiple SQL dialects including PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite, and BigQuery.
Common use cases
- Formatting complex JOIN queries for code review
- Standardizing SQL style across a team or project
- Debugging long stored procedures and subqueries
- Converting one-liner SQL from logs into readable format
- Preparing SQL for documentation or presentations
How to use
- 1Paste a SQL query, drop a .sql file, or load a sample, then choose the dialect.
- 2Pick Format or Minify and set indent, keyword case, comma style and compact WHERE; the output updates as you type.
- 3Press Format (⌘↵) to apply the result to your input, or copy or download the highlighted SQL.
Frequently asked questions
Does the formatter support different SQL dialects?
Yes. It supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server (T-SQL), Oracle PL/SQL, SQLite, and BigQuery. Each dialect handles keywords and syntax differently.
Will formatting change my query results?
No. SQL formatting only changes whitespace and capitalization — it never modifies the logic, column names, or table references. Your query will return identical results.