SQL Formatter

Paste any of your SQL-like queries here and have them be formatted before you share it with others.

What is SQL Formatting?

SQL formatting (also called SQL beautifying or SQL prettifying) is the process of restructuring SQL code to make it more readable and maintainable. Raw SQL queries—especially those generated by ORMs or copied from logs—are often compressed into a single line or poorly indented, making them difficult to understand and debug.

A well-formatted SQL query uses consistent indentation, proper keyword capitalization, and logical line breaks to clearly show the structure of the query. This makes it easier to spot errors, understand complex joins, and share queries with teammates.

Why Format SQL Client-Side?

Many online SQL formatters send your queries to their servers for processing. This is a significant security risk—your queries might contain sensitive table names, column names, or even data values that reveal information about your database schema.

Utiliti's SQL Formatter runs entirely in your browser. Your SQL queries are never transmitted to our servers, making it safe to format queries containing:

• Sensitive Schema Information: Table and column names that reveal your data model
• Query Parameters: Values that might contain PII or business-sensitive data
• Proprietary Logic: Complex queries that represent business logic you want to keep private

Formatting Options

Customize the output to match your team's coding standards:

• Tab Width: Set the number of spaces for each indentation level (1-8 spaces).
• Keyword Case: Choose uppercase (SELECT), lowercase (select), or preserve the original case.

Supported SQL Dialects

Our formatter supports standard SQL syntax that works across most database systems, including:

• PostgreSQL
• MySQL / MariaDB
• Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL)
• Oracle PL/SQL
• SQLite
• BigQuery
• Redshift

Common Use Cases

• Debugging: Format minified queries from application logs to understand what's being executed.
• Code Reviews: Clean up SQL before sharing in pull requests or documentation.
• Learning: Better understand complex queries by seeing their structure clearly.
• Documentation: Create readable SQL examples for technical documentation.
• Standardization: Ensure consistent SQL style across your team's codebase.

Tips for Better SQL

Beyond formatting, here are some best practices for writing SQL:

• Use meaningful table aliases (e.g., users AS u instead of users AS t1)
• Put each column in a SELECT statement on its own line for easier version control diffs
• Use consistent capitalization for SQL keywords throughout your codebase
• Add comments to explain complex logic or business rules