1️⃣ What is SQL Query Formatter?

SQL Query Formatter is a free online tool that formats and beautifies SQL queries to improve readability and maintain consistent structure.

It is designed for developers, data engineers, and analysts who want clean SQL without executing queries or connecting to a database.

2️⃣ When Should You Use This Tool?

• Clean up long or unreadable SQL queries
• Format SQL before code reviews
• Improve readability in logs or documentation
• Standardize query formatting across teams
• Safely format SQL without running it

3️⃣ Example

SELECT e1.first_name ||' '|| e1.last_name AS manager_name, e2.first_name ||' '|| e2.last_name AS employee_name FROM employee e1 JOIN employee e2 ON e1.employee_id = e2.manager_id;

SELECT
  e1.first_name || ' ' || e1.last_name AS manager_name,
  e2.first_name || ' ' || e2.last_name AS employee_name
FROM employee e1
JOIN employee e2
  ON e1.employee_id = e2.manager_id;

4️⃣ Common Problems This Tool Fixes

• Hard-to-read one-line SQL queries
• Inconsistent indentation and casing
• Poor readability during debugging
• Messy SQL copied from applications or logs

5️⃣ Why Use Our SQL Query Formatter?

• Formats SQL without executing any queries
• Runs fully in your browser (no server calls)
• Safe for sensitive or production SQL
• Supports common SQL keywords and syntax
• Fast formatting for large queries

6️⃣ Supported SQL Types

• SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
• JOINs, subqueries, and nested queries
• WHERE, GROUP BY, HAVING, ORDER BY
• Common SQL dialect formatting (generic SQL)

7️⃣ Frequently Asked Questions

8️⃣ Related Tools

• → SQL Minifier
• → SQL To ENTITY Converter