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.SQL

SQL
Structured Query Language
Data typeDatabase script
MIME typeapplication/sql
DeveloperANSI / ISO/IEC (SQL standard; implementations by DBMS vendors)
Primary use casesDatabase backups/dumps, schema creation (DDL), migrations, seed data, data import/export scripts, repeatable maintenance tasks

What is the SQL file format?

SQL is a plain-text script file that stores database commands for creating schemas, querying, and inserting or updating data (dialect depends on the database).

Advantages

The SQL file format offers several advantages that make it suitable for common use cases.

  • Human-readable and easy to version-control;
  • Works well for schema and data migrations;
  • Widely supported by database tools;
  • Can be generated automatically by dump utilities

Limitations

The SQL file format has certain limitations that may affect its use in specific scenarios.

  • A single SQL standard exists, but vendor implementations differ significantly;
  • An .sql file is only reliably compatible with the database/tool and version it was created for. For cross-platform exchange, prefer neutral exports (CSV/JSON) for data and SQL dialect-specific migrations for schema.

Compatibility

SQL database files are supported by many database systems and tools across different platforms.

  • Supported platforms: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and most database clients (dialect-dependent)
  • Supported devices: Servers and computers; any device that can run a text editor or database client
  • Browser support: Yes
  • Mobile support: Yes
  • Cloud support: Yes
  • Backward compatibility: Yes

Security considerations

Treat SQL files as untrusted input: scripts can drop tables, create users, or modify permissions. Review before running, run in a restricted environment, and avoid executing unknown dumps on production.

License

Standardized language (ISO/IEC 9075); practical behavior varies by database dialect

An .sql file typically contains one or more SQL statements (DDL/DML) intended to be executed by a database engine or client tool. While SQL is standardized (ISO/IEC 9075), real-world files often include vendor-specific syntax (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite), so compatibility depends on the target database and version.