SQL to JSON Converter

SQL to JSON Converter

Convert SQL SELECT query results to JSON format instantly with automatic formatting, validation, and sample data generation. Perfect for API integration, data processing, and database-to-JSON transformation with comprehensive query parsing and structured output.

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Common SQL queries for quick conversion
Input
Enter a SQL SELECT query to convert to JSON format
How it works: Parses the SQL SELECT query to extract column names, then generates a sample JSON dataset with those columns. The output shows how the SQL result set would look as a JSON array of objects.

Complete Guide: SQL to JSON Converter

Everything you need to know about using this tool effectively

What is SQL to JSON Converter?

The SQL to JSON Converter parses SQL INSERT statements and transforms them into JSON format. It extracts the table name, column names, and row values from INSERT INTO ... VALUES statements and outputs a JSON array of objects where each object represents a row. The tool handles multiple INSERT statements and various SQL value formats. All processing happens in the browser.

This tool parses SQL text to find INSERT statements, extracts the column list and value tuples, and maps each row to a JSON object with column names as keys. It handles quoted strings, numbers, NULL values, and escaped characters in the SQL values.

Key Features
Converts SQL INSERT statements to JSON
Extracts table name, columns, and row data
Handles multiple INSERT statements
Supports quoted strings, numbers, and NULL
Copy JSON to clipboard
Download as .json file
Error handling for malformed SQL
Runs in the browser with no uploads
Common Use Cases
When and why you might need this tool

Converting database dumps to JSON

Transform SQL dump files containing INSERT statements into JSON for use in applications.

Migrating data from SQL to NoSQL

Convert SQL INSERT data to JSON documents for import into MongoDB or similar databases.

Creating test fixtures from SQL

Extract row data from SQL INSERT statements as JSON for use in automated tests.

Processing database exports

Convert SQL export files to JSON for data analysis or reporting.

How to Use This Tool
Step-by-step guide to get the best results
1

Paste SQL INSERT statements

Enter one or more INSERT INTO ... VALUES statements.

2

Convert

Click Convert. The tool parses the SQL and outputs JSON.

3

Copy or download

Copy the JSON to clipboard or download it as a file.

Pro Tips
1

The tool expects standard INSERT INTO table (col1, col2) VALUES (val1, val2) syntax.

2

Multiple INSERT statements are combined into a single JSON array.

3

NULL values in SQL become null in the JSON output.

4

String values are unquoted from SQL escaping to plain JSON strings.

Frequently Asked Questions
What SQL syntax is supported?

The tool supports standard INSERT INTO table (columns) VALUES (values) syntax. It handles quoted strings, numeric literals, NULL, and escaped characters.

Can it handle multiple INSERT statements?

Yes. Multiple INSERT statements are parsed and their rows are combined into a single JSON array.

Is my SQL uploaded to a server?

No. All parsing happens in your browser using JavaScript. The SQL never leaves your device.

How are NULL values handled?

SQL NULL values are converted to JSON null. This preserves the semantic meaning of missing data.

What if the SQL has a syntax error?

The tool reports which INSERT statement could not be parsed and shows a description of the problem.