SQL Formatter
Format, beautify, and minify SQL queries with clean indentation.
ToolsSoup's SQL Formatter is a free online tool that instantly beautifies and minifies SQL queries right in your browser. Paste a messy or single-line query and get clean, readable SQL with each clause on its own line, uppercased keywords, and consistent indentation — no uploads, no sign-up, and nothing ever leaves your device.
What is a SQL formatter?
A SQL formatter — also called a SQL beautifier or pretty printer — takes a raw or compressed SQL statement and rewrites it with line breaks and indentation so it is easy to read and review. It puts each major clause such as SELECT, FROM, WHERE, JOIN, GROUP BY, and ORDER BY on its own line, lines up the selected columns, and uppercases reserved keywords. Developers reach for it to clean up generated queries, make code reviews faster, and debug long statements copied from logs or an ORM.
How to format SQL online
Formatting SQL with ToolsSoup takes just a few seconds:
- Paste your SQL query into the input box on the left.
- Click Format to pretty-print it with each clause on its own line, or Minify to collapse it onto a single compact line.
- Copy the result with one click and drop it back into your editor or database client.
Does it change my query?
No. The formatter only adjusts whitespace, line breaks, and keyword casing — it never rewrites your logic, reorders clauses, or touches the values inside string literals and comments. The query you get back runs exactly the same as the one you pasted in; it is simply easier to read.
Why use this SQL formatter?
- 100% free with no ads, sign-up, or usage limits.
- Runs entirely in your browser — your queries are never uploaded to a server.
- Both beautify and minify modes in a single tool.
- Keeps string literals and comments intact while reformatting.
- Works offline once the page has loaded.
Frequently asked questions
Is this SQL formatter free?
Yes. Every tool on ToolsSoup is completely free to use, with no account, sign-up, or hidden limits.
Are my SQL queries safe?
Absolutely. All formatting happens locally in your browser using JavaScript, so your queries are never sent to or stored on any server.
What is the difference between formatting and minifying SQL?
Formatting (beautifying) adds line breaks and indentation to make a query readable, while minifying removes extra whitespace and comments to collapse the query onto a single compact line — handy for embedding SQL in code or shortening it for transport.
Which SQL dialects does it support?
The formatter works with standard SQL keywords shared across databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite, and Oracle. Because it formats by recognizing common keywords and structure, it handles the vast majority of everyday queries regardless of dialect.
Will it break my query if it has comments or strings?
No. The formatter detects single-line and block comments as well as quoted string literals and leaves their contents untouched, so words like FROM or WHERE inside a string are never mistaken for keywords.