SQL minifier
Compress SQL queries by stripping comments and collapsing whitespace into a single line. Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to a server.
What is SQL minification?
SQL minification is the reverse of formatting: it compresses a query into the most compact form possible by removing comments, line breaks, and redundant whitespace. The resulting query is logically identical but occupies far less space.
Unlike JavaScript or CSS minification, SQL minification is straightforward because SQL ignores whitespace outside of string literals. This tool carefully preserves string content while collapsing everything else.
When to use a SQL minifier
- Embedding queries in application source code as string literals
- Passing SQL through URL query parameters or API payloads
- Storing queries in environment variables or configuration files
- Reducing the size of SQL in log messages or audit trails
- Preparing SQL for inline use in ORMs or query builders
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FAQ
What does the SQL minifier remove?
It strips single-line comments (-- ...), block comments (/* ... */), excess whitespace, and line breaks. The result is a compact single-line query that is logically identical to the original.
Does minifying change what the query does?
No. SQL ignores extra whitespace and comments, so the minified query executes identically to the original. Only formatting and comments are removed.
Is my SQL stored or sent to a server?
No. Minification runs entirely in your browser. Your SQL is never transmitted or stored anywhere.
When would I want minified SQL?
Minified SQL is useful when embedding queries in application code strings, URL parameters, environment variables, configuration files, or log messages where readability isn't important but compactness is.
Can I minify multiple statements at once?
Yes. Paste multiple semicolon-separated statements and they'll all be minified. Semicolons between statements are preserved.
How is this different from the SQL formatter?
They're opposites. The formatter expands SQL into a readable, well-indented layout. The minifier compresses it into the smallest possible representation. Use the formatter for reading and reviewing; use the minifier for embedding and transporting.
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