Free online converter for converting files to SQL.
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| Data type | Database script |
| MIME type | application/sql |
| Developer | ANSI / ISO/IEC (SQL standard; implementations by DBMS vendors) |
| Primary use cases | Database backups/dumps, schema creation (DDL), migrations, seed data, data import/export scripts, repeatable maintenance tasks |
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).
The SQL file format offers several advantages that make it suitable for common use cases.
The SQL file format has certain limitations that may affect its use in specific scenarios.
SQL database files are supported by many database systems and tools across different platforms.
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.
Standardized language (ISO/IEC 9075); practical behavior varies by database dialect