SQL Formatter

Turn a one-line SQL query into something you can read.

  • Free, no sign-up
  • Runs in your browser

Drop your file here, or

TXT, CSV, JSON, Markdown, HTML, XML, DOCX, PDF, RTF and more

Type, paste with Ctrl V, or drop a file

Options

Keywords
Indentation

or press Ctrl EnterRuns in your browser

Result

Your result will appear here.

Add your text, then press Format SQL.

How to use SQL Formatter

  1. Paste your text into the input box, or drop a file onto it.
  2. Choose your options.
  3. Press Format SQL.
  4. Copy the result or download it in the format you need.

Example

Before
select id, name from users where active = 1 order by name
After
SELECT
  id,
  name
FROM users
WHERE active = 1
ORDER BY name

Keywords uppercased, clauses on new lines.

Good for

  • Reading queries copied from logs or ORMs
  • Preparing SQL for code review
  • Making long reports maintainable

What happens to your text

Your text is processed in your browser and kept only in this tab’s memory. It is not uploaded, saved or used for analytics.

  • JSON Formatter

    Format and validate JSON with clean indentation — numbers and text are kept exactly as written.

  • XML Formatter

    Indent XML so its structure is easy to read, and catch unclosed or mismatched tags.

  • Add Quotes

    Wrap each line in double quotes, single quotes, backticks or your own.

  • Add Commas

    Add a comma to each line, or join lines into a comma-separated list.

  • CSV to JSON

    Convert CSV rows into a JSON array, using the first row as field names.

  • JSON to CSV

    Convert a JSON array of objects into a CSV table you can open in a spreadsheet.

  • Base64 Encode / Decode

    Encode text to Base64 or decode Base64 back to readable text (UTF-8).

  • URL Encode / Decode

    Percent-encode text for use in URLs, or decode %20-style text back.

Questions about SQL Formatter

More answers in the TextVix FAQ.

Which SQL dialects are supported?

The formatter works with standard SQL used by MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite and SQL Server. It lays out queries but doesn’t check that they are valid.

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your text and files are never sent to a server or stored.