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Convert CSV to SQL Online

Convert CSV files to SQL INSERT statements directly in your browser. Copy or download the generated SQL — no upload required.

Drop your .csv file here

or click to browse — max 50 MB

About this conversion

Converting a CSV file to SQL produces a ready-to-run script containing a CREATE TABLE statement and INSERT INTO statements for every row. This is the fastest way to get a flat file into a relational database without configuring an import wizard, writing migration code, or setting up a COPY pipeline. The output is compatible with PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MariaDB, and any other SQL-standard database.

Common use cases include seeding a development or test database with real-world data, creating a one-off table from a business user's spreadsheet export, documenting a dataset in a format that can recreate the table schema and data from scratch, and building reproducible data fixtures for integration tests. SQL scripts are also useful for version control — commit the script to a repository and reproduce the data at any point.

Column types are inferred from the CSV data: numeric columns get INTEGER or DOUBLE types, date-like strings become DATE or TIMESTAMP, and everything else is VARCHAR. Always review the CREATE TABLE statement before running to verify the inferred types match your requirements. For large files, your database's native COPY (PostgreSQL) or LOAD DATA (MySQL) command is faster for bulk inserts than running thousands of individual INSERT statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SQL format?

SQL (Structured Query Language) is the standard language for querying and manipulating relational databases. The output contains CREATE TABLE and INSERT INTO statements ready to run against any SQL-compatible database.

Is my CSV data private?

Yes — completely. Your file is never uploaded to any server. All conversion happens inside your browser using WebAssembly — locally, with no upload. Once you close the tab, nothing is retained.

What is the maximum file size?

The free limit is 50 MB. For larger files, performance depends on your device's available memory — most modern machines can handle 500 MB to 1 GB comfortably.

What is the difference between CSV and SQL?

CSV is the universal file-based data format. SQL is better when you need to load data directly into a relational database or document the schema in a reproducible, version-controllable format.

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