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How to Beautify SQL Code - Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Input Your SQL Query

Let's get your SQL query into the beautifier! Whether you're working with MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or SQLite databases, you have several convenient options:

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Paste directly: Copy your SQL query from your database client or IDE and paste it into the input editor
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Upload a file: Click "Upload" to select a .sql or .txt file from your computer
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Try the sample: Click "Sample" to load an example query and see how the beautifier works

Example: Unformatted SQL Input

Here's what messy, unformatted SQL looks like:

SELECT u.user_id,u.username,u.email,COUNT(o.order_id) AS total_orders FROM users u LEFT JOIN orders o ON u.user_id=o.user_id WHERE u.status='active' GROUP BY u.user_id ORDER BY total_orders DESC;
Step 2

Automatic Beautification & Formatting

The beautification happens instantly! As soon as you input SQL, the tool automatically:

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Validates syntax: Checks for errors and highlights issues with helpful suggestions
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Adds proper indentation: Makes complex queries with joins and subqueries easy to read
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Syntax highlighting: Color-codes keywords, functions, and strings for better readability
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Uppercase keywords: Converts SQL keywords to uppercase following best practices

Example: Beautifully Formatted Output

The same SQL query, now properly beautified and readable:

SELECT
  u.user_id,
  u.username,
  u.email,
  COUNT(o.order_id) AS total_orders
FROM
  users u
  LEFT JOIN orders o ON u.user_id = o.user_id
WHERE
  u.status = 'active'
GROUP BY
  u.user_id
ORDER BY
  total_orders DESC;
Step 3

Export Your Beautiful SQL

Get your beautifully formatted SQL ready for use! Multiple export options make it easy to integrate into your workflow:

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Copy to clipboard: One-click copying for quick pasting into your database client or application
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Download as file: Save as a .sql file for later use or sharing with your team
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Real-time validation: Green checkmark confirms your SQL is valid and ready to execute

Frequently Asked Questions

What does SQL beautifier do?

The SQL beautifier formats your SQL queries with proper indentation, converts keywords to uppercase, adds appropriate line breaks, and applies clean styling to make your code more readable and professional. Use our SQL Minifier to compress SQL instead.

Does it work with all SQL databases?

Yes! The beautifier supports standard SQL syntax and works with MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite, and other SQL databases. It handles SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, JOIN, and more complex queries.

Is SQL beautifier the same as SQL formatter?

Yes, they perform the same function! "Beautifier" and "formatter" are different names for tools that format and style SQL code. Both terms refer to making SQL code more readable with proper indentation and structure. Check out our SQL Formatter as well.

Can I beautify multiple SQL queries at once?

Yes! The beautifier handles SQL scripts with multiple queries separated by semicolons. Each query is beautified with proper formatting and spacing. Perfect for beautifying entire SQL migration scripts or batch files.

Does beautifying affect SQL performance?

No, beautifying SQL has zero impact on performance. It only changes formatting (whitespace, indentation, keyword casing) which databases ignore during execution. Your queries run exactly the same whether beautified or not. Use JSON to Table for data visualization.

Is the SQL beautifier completely free?

Yes, totally free with no limitations on file size, usage frequency, or features. No registration required, and you can beautify unlimited SQL queries. Also explore our JSON Formatter and other developer tools.

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