SQL Formatter - Online SQL Beautifier & Minifier

Why Format SQL Statements?

Complex SQL queries often contain multiple JOINs, subqueries, conditional logic, and aggregations that become nearly impossible to read when written as a single line or without proper formatting. Well-formatted SQL code helps team members quickly understand query intent, makes code reviews more efficient, simplifies debugging, and represents professional coding standards. Consistent formatting also reduces errors when modifying queries and improves documentation quality.

SQL Formatting Rules Applied

• Keyword Capitalization: SELECT, FROM, WHERE, JOIN, ORDER BY and other keywords are converted to uppercase
• Automatic Indentation: Clauses are indented by hierarchy level for clear structure visualization
• Field List Formatting: Each selected column appears on its own line for easy addition or removal
• Alias Alignment: Table and column aliases are aligned for better readability
• Bracket Matching: Subquery parentheses are automatically paired with proper indentation

SQL Minification Mode

Sometimes you need SQL compressed into a single line - for storing in configuration files, passing as URL parameters, reducing log file sizes, or embedding in code strings. The minify mode removes all unnecessary whitespace while preserving syntax correctness. This is especially useful when working with ORMs, query builders, or systems that require single-line SQL input.

Supported SQL Dialects

This formatter handles standard ANSI SQL and recognizes syntax from MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite, and other popular database systems. Common DDL statements (CREATE TABLE, ALTER TABLE), DML operations (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE), and complex analytical queries with window functions are all properly formatted.

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