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SQL to CSVExtract data from SQL INSERT statements and convert to CSV format.

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SQL to CSV

Extract data from SQL INSERT statements and convert to CSV format.

How to Use
1

Paste SQL statements

Paste your SQL INSERT statements into the input.

2

Auto-extract data

Column names and values are extracted into CSV format.

3

Copy CSV output

Copy or download the CSV data.

What Is SQL to CSV?

SQL to CSV extracts data from SQL INSERT statements and converts it into comma-separated values format. This tool parses the column names from the INSERT INTO clause and extracts values from the VALUES clause, handling quoted strings, numeric values, and NULL. It supports multiple INSERT statements and combines them into a single CSV output with a header row. This is useful for extracting data from SQL dumps, migration scripts, and database backups.

Why Use Our SQL to CSV?

  • Parses standard INSERT INTO ... VALUES ... syntax.
  • Handles quoted strings with escaped characters.
  • Supports multiple INSERT statements with automatic column merging.
  • Properly handles NULL values and numeric literals.

Common Use Cases

Data Extraction

Extract tabular data from SQL dump files for analysis in spreadsheets.

Database Migration

Convert SQL insert scripts into CSV for import into different database systems.

Data Review

Convert SQL scripts into CSV for easier review and validation.

Backup Analysis

Extract data from SQL backup files into a format that can be opened in Excel.

Technical Guide

The parser uses a regex pattern to match INSERT INTO statements with explicit column lists and VALUES clauses. Column names are extracted from the column list and cleaned of backtick/quote delimiters. Values parsing uses a character-by-character state machine to properly handle: single-quoted strings (with escaped quotes via doubling), double-quoted strings, numeric literals, and the NULL keyword. Commas within quoted strings are not treated as value separators. Quote characters surrounding string values are stripped from the output. NULL values are converted to empty strings in the CSV. Multiple INSERT statements for the same or different tables are merged, with all unique columns collected for the header row. CSV output follows RFC 4180 with proper escaping for values containing commas or quotes.

Tips & Best Practices

  • 1
    INSERT statements must include explicit column lists: INSERT INTO table (col1, col2) VALUES (...).
  • 2
    Multiple INSERT statements are merged into a single CSV output.
  • 3
    NULL values become empty cells in the CSV.
  • 4
    Quoted strings have their surrounding quotes stripped automatically.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QWhich SQL syntax is supported?
Standard INSERT INTO table (columns) VALUES (values) syntax. Multi-row VALUES clauses may need each INSERT on a separate line.
QHow are NULL values handled?
SQL NULL values become empty cells in the CSV output.
QDoes it handle escaped quotes?
Yes, both single-quote doubling ('') and backslash-escaped quotes are handled.
QCan it parse SELECT results?
No, only INSERT statements are supported. SELECT output should be exported directly from your database client.
QWhat about multi-row INSERT statements?
Currently, each INSERT statement is parsed independently. Multi-value INSERT syntax is partially supported.

About SQL to CSV

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