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SQL minifier

Remove comments and extra spaces from SQL queries, keeping strings intact.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About SQL minifier

Strip comments and extra whitespace from SQL so a query fits on one compact line, for embedding in code or logs. Text inside quoted strings is left untouched, so values with spaces or double spaces stay exact. Keep a formatted copy, since minified SQL is hard to read.

How to use SQL minifier

  1. Paste your SQL with its comments and spacing.
  2. Run the minifier.
  3. Copy the compact one-line query.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to minify SQL with string values?

Yes. Quoted strings are preserved exactly, and only whitespace and comments outside them are removed.

Why minify SQL at all?

It helps when you embed a query in a config value or a log line, or want a shorter string. For daily work, formatted SQL is easier to read.

Are comments always removed?

Comments are stripped, so do not rely on special comment hints, such as optimizer hints, surviving. Check your query if you use them.

Is SQL minifier free?

Yes. SQL minifier on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put SQL minifier on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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