🗃️ What is SQL Formatter?
SQL Formatter is a tool that formats complex SQL queries for better readability. It adds line breaks and indentation by keywords like SELECT, FROM, WHERE, and JOIN to clearly show query structure. Essential for code review, query optimization, documentation, and maintaining consistent style in team collaboration. Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, and standard SQL syntax.
🔧 Formatting Options
Uppercase Keywords
Convert keywords like SELECT, WHERE to uppercase
Auto Line Breaks
Automatically break lines before major keywords
Indentation
Indent column lists, subqueries, etc.
Minify
Remove all whitespace into a single line
💡 SQL Style Guide
- Keywords uppercase, table/column names lowercase
- Use explicit JOINs (INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, etc.)
- Write each SELECT column on a new line
- Break lines by AND/OR in WHERE conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it support DBMS-specific syntax?▼
Formatting is based on standard SQL (ANSI SQL). DBMS-specific syntax like LIMIT (MySQL), TOP (SQL Server), ROWNUM (Oracle) are also supported.
Are complex subqueries formatted correctly?▼
Yes, subqueries are hierarchically indented. However, very complex queries may require manual adjustment.
When should I use Minify?▼
Use minify for logging, network transmission, or code obfuscation when query size matters more than readability.
What is SQL Formatter?
Format SQL queries with proper indentation, keyword capitalization, and line breaks. Supports multiple SQL dialects including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle.