SQL Code Formatter
Free Online SQL Formatter & Beautifier Tool
Well-formatted SQL is crucial for readability, debugging, and collaboration. Our SQL Formatter Tooltransforms messy, hard-to-read queries into clean, standardized code with proper indentation and syntax highlighting.
Whether you're working with simple SELECT statements, complex JOINs, or stored procedures, this tool helps you maintain consistent, professional SQL code across all your database projects.
How to Format SQL in 3 Simple Steps
- Paste your SQL query – Works with any SQL dialect (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.)
- Click "Format" – Get instantly beautified code with proper indentation
- Copy or download – Use the formatted SQL in your projects or share with team members
Pro Tip: Format SQL before committing to version control for better diff readability.
SQL Formatting Features
- Smart indentation – Logical nesting of subqueries and clauses
- Keyword capitalization – Consistent uppercase for SQL keywords (SELECT, FROM, WHERE)
- Alignment options – Choose between compact or expanded formatting styles
- Join clause organization – Clear visual separation of table joins
- Comment preservation – Maintains your existing inline and block comments
Why Format Your SQL?
Readability Benefits
- Understand complex queries at a glance
- Quickly identify query structure and logic flow
- Spot syntax errors more easily
Collaboration Benefits
- Standardized code across your team
- Easier code reviews with consistent formatting
- Simplified knowledge sharing
Key Use Cases
- Query optimization – Format before analyzing execution plans
- Database migration – Clean up legacy SQL scripts
- Documentation – Generate readable SQL for technical docs
- Education – Learn proper SQL structure and syntax
- Debugging – Format complex queries to identify issues