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A simple SELECT
"select id, name from users where active = 1 order by name" breaks onto 4 lines, one starting with each of SELECT, FROM, WHERE and ORDER BY.
SQL Formatter
Developer ToolsFormat and beautify SQL queries online for easier reading and review — free SQL formatter.
A lightweight line-breaker for readability — it does not parse or validate SQL syntax.
About
About the SQL Formatter
Breaks a SQL query onto separate lines at major keywords like SELECT, FROM, WHERE and JOIN, so it's easier to scan and review.
Developers use it to make a query pasted from a log or a one-line ORM debug dump readable again, and database administrators use it to tidy up a query before including it in documentation or a code review. It's one of many free developer tools on Toolapt, and like every tool here, it's free to use with no sign-up and no limit on how many times you run it.
Examples
SQL Formatter examples
3 worked examples
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A query with a JOIN
"left join" is recognized as a single keyword, so the whole join clause stays together on its own line instead of splitting after "left".
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An INSERT statement
"insert into users (name, email) values (...)" breaks into an INSERT INTO line and a VALUES line, with column names and values left untouched.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions about the SQL Formatter.
What does the SQL Formatter do?
It breaks a SQL query onto separate lines at major keywords like SELECT, FROM, WHERE and JOIN, to make it easier to read.
Is the SQL Formatter free to use?
Yes. It's free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it.
Is my query safe when I use this tool?
Yes. Formatting happens entirely on your own device — nothing you paste is sent to a server.
Does this tool validate or run my SQL?
No. It's a lightweight line-breaker for readability only — it doesn't parse, validate or execute the query.
Which SQL dialect does this support?
It's dialect-agnostic: it looks for common keywords shared across most SQL dialects (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite and others) rather than parsing any one dialect's full grammar.
Will this tool fix a syntax error in my query?
No. Since it doesn't parse the query, it won't detect or fix syntax errors — it only reformats line breaks.
Does it change the actual SQL, like column names or logic?
No. It only inserts line breaks and normalizes surrounding whitespace; it never changes the query's keywords, identifiers or values.
Can I use the SQL Formatter on my phone?
Yes. The page is fully responsive and works on mobile, tablet and desktop browsers alike.