Reviewing pasted queries
Format one-line SQL from logs, editors, or dashboards so SELECT fields, joins, filters, and order clauses are easier to scan.
SQL Formatter
SQL Formatter makes pasted queries easier to review by adding spacing and line breaks around SELECT fields, joins, filters, and ordering. It is useful when you are debugging a query, cleaning up a code sample, or sharing SQL with another developer.
Tool interface
What this tool does
SQL Formatter restructures SQL queries with readable line breaks and indentation so SELECT statements, joins, and nested clauses are easier to review.
Related next steps include HTML Formatter, JSON Formatter, and the Free browser-based developer tools page if you want to keep working on the same task from a different angle.
When to use it
Use it when a query is technically fine but hard to read because everything is on one line or loosely spaced. It is useful for debugging joins, reviewing filters, checking nested logic, and cleaning SQL before you share it.
If you need a nearby formatting workflow for another code format, continue with HTML Formatter. For broader developer cleanup and debugging tasks, open the Free browser-based developer tools page next.
How to use it
Paste the query, review the formatted output, and copy it once the structure is easy to read.
- Paste the SQL you want to format or load the example query.
- Review the formatted output to check field lists, joins, filters, and nested logic.
- Copy the cleaned query once it is ready for debugging, documentation, or sharing.
Example
This example shows messy or compact input turned into a readable result that is easier to scan before debugging or sharing.
Example input
select id,name from users where status='active' order by created_at desc;Example output
SELECT
id,
name
FROM users
WHERE status = 'active'
ORDER BY created_at DESC;Common use cases
Preparing code samples
Use it before you paste SQL into docs, tickets, reviews, or team chats where readable formatting matters.
Debugging nested logic
Indented SQL makes subqueries, CASE statements, and grouped conditions easier to inspect before you run or share them.
Formatting another code block next
If the next step involves a different markup or code format, continue with HTML Formatter.
FAQ
What does SQL Formatter do?
SQL Formatter restructures SQL queries with readable line breaks and indentation so SELECT statements, joins, and nested clauses are easier to review.
When should I use SQL Formatter?
Use it when a query is technically fine but hard to read because everything is on one line or loosely spaced. It is useful for debugging joins, reviewing filters, checking nested logic, and cleaning SQL before you share it.
How is SQL Formatter different from HTML Formatter?
SQL Formatter focuses on making the input easier to read. Use HTML Formatter when you need to format HTML so markup is easier to read in the browser for reviewing pasted markup, cleaning code samples, or checking HTML before implementation.
Does SQL Formatter run in the browser?
Yes. This tool runs in the browser so you can work with the input on the page without sending it through a custom backend on this site.
What should I use after SQL Formatter?
A good next step is HTML Formatter or the Free browser-based developer tools page.
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