How to Use the SQL Formatter
Messy SQL queries are hard to read, debug, and review. The ToolPrime SQL Formatter takes your raw SQL and produces clean, properly indented output. It supports Standard SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, T-SQL, and PL/SQL dialects. Configure indentation style and keyword casing to match your team's conventions.
1 Open the SQL Formatter
Navigate to the SQL Formatter tool page.
2 Paste your SQL
Paste your unformatted SQL query into the input area.
3 Select dialect and options
Choose your SQL dialect (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) and configure indentation preferences.
4 Copy the formatted SQL
The formatted output appears in the output area. Click copy to grab it.
Common Use Cases
- Cleaning up auto-generated SQL from ORMs
- Formatting SQL for code reviews and documentation
- Making complex JOINs and subqueries readable
- Standardizing SQL style across a development team
Pro Tips
Use uppercase keywords (SELECT, FROM, WHERE) for better readability.
The formatter handles nested subqueries and CTEs correctly.
Format your SQL before committing it to version control for better diffs.
Try it yourself
Open SQL Formatter