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SQL Formatter & Beautifier

Instantly format messy SQL into clean, readable, properly indented queries.

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SQL Formatting Best Practices

  • Uppercase keywords (SELECT, FROM, WHERE) — distinguishes SQL grammar from identifiers.
  • Each clause on its own line — SELECT, FROM, WHERE, JOIN, GROUP BY, ORDER BY each start on a new line.
  • Indent JOIN conditions — ON clauses should be indented under their JOIN for clarity.
  • Use table aliases — short aliases (u for users) make complex queries much more readable.
  • Comment complex logic — Use -- comment to explain non-obvious filters or JOINs.
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