Quick Answer
How do you format SQL?
// Answer
Formatting SQL puts each major clause (SELECT, FROM, WHERE, JOIN, GROUP BY, ORDER BY) on its own line with consistent indentation and capitalized keywords. This makes long queries far easier to read, review, and debug.
Why use this tool
Readable queries
Copy-pasted SQL from logs or code is often a single dense line. This formatter breaks it into a clean, scannable layout so you can understand the logic at a glance. It runs locally, so your queries and schema stay private.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
No. Formatting only changes spacing and capitalization, never the query logic.
It works with standard SQL clauses common to MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and SQLite.
No, formatting happens entirely in your browser.
Yes, common SQL keywords are capitalized for readability.
More tools