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SQL Query Translator

This page provides the SQL Query Translator tool. Utilize it for your tasks.

Why Use an SQL Query Translator?

Every database engine—from MySQL and PostgreSQL to SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, and Google BigQuery—has its own quirks. A reliable SQL Query Translator automatically converts functions, keywords, and limit syntax so you don’t have to rewrite code by hand when:

  • Migrating databases during cloud adoption or M&A integrations.

  • Building cross-platform analytics that hit multiple warehouses.

  • Sharing code snippets with teammates who use a different stack.

  • Learning new dialects without memorizing every proprietary command.

How the Translator Works

  1. Paste Your Source Query
    The editor supports multi-line statements, CTEs, and window functions.

  2. Choose a Target Dialect
    Translate to MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server (T-SQL), Oracle PL/SQL, BigQuery Standard SQL, Redshift, DuckDB, and more.

  3. Click “Translate”
    Our engine maps keywords, date functions, string concatenation operators, TOP vs. LIMIT, identity vs. serial columns, and vendor-specific data types—all within seconds.

  4. Copy the Output
    Grab production-ready code for your new environment, then validate it with our SQL Syntax Validator.

Dialect Differences We Handle

Feature

MySQL

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Oracle

BigQuery

Current timestamp

NOW()

CURRENT_TIMESTAMP

GETDATE()

SYSDATE

CURRENT_TIMESTAMP()

Limit rows

LIMIT 10

LIMIT 10

TOP 10

FETCH FIRST 10 ROWS ONLY

LIMIT 10

String concat

CONCAT(a,b)

`a

b`

a + b

Auto-increment

AUTO_INCREMENT

SERIAL

IDENTITY(1,1)

GENERATED AS IDENTITY

AUTO_INCREMENT-like using sequences

Boolean type

TINYINT(1)

BOOLEAN

BIT

NUMBER(1)

BOOL

Pro Tips for Seamless Dialect Conversion

  • Keep queries modular. Use CTEs (WITH) and views—smaller units translate more accurately.

  • Avoid proprietary functions unless necessary; standard SQL functions translate best.

  • Check reserved words. Some identifiers become keywords in other dialects (e.g., rank, order).

  • Re-index generated code to match the new engine’s optimizer for peak performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the translator optimize performance?
It focuses on syntactic conversion. After translating, use each DBMS’s EXPLAIN tools to fine-tune execution plans.

Will complex stored procedures translate?
Yes—PL/pgSQL, T-SQL, and PL/SQL blocks convert with control-flow logic intact, though manual review is recommended for edge cases.

Is my SQL stored or logged?
No. All translations happen in memory via an encrypted session; nothing is saved.

Can I export results as a file?
Click “Download” to save the translated script as .sql, ready for deployment or version control.

Supercharge Your SQL Workflow

  • Validate the new query instantly with our SQL Syntax Validator.

  • Beautify it for code reviews using the SQL Query Formatter.

  • Visualize joins in any dialect with the SQL JOIN Visualizer.

Translate once—query anywhere. Master multi-dialect SQL without the headaches.

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