Text to SQL List Converter
Convert a plain text list into SQL IN clause format — transforming one item per line into a properly quoted SQL list ready for use in queries.
What Does This Tool Do?
When you have a list of values that you want to use in a SQL query's IN clause, formatting them manually is tedious. Paste in your list of items and this tool instantly formats them as a SQL IN list: each item in single quotes, separated by commas, surrounded by parentheses. Single quotes inside values are automatically escaped.
Key Features
How to Use This Tool
- Paste your list of values (one per line) into the Input box.
- Click Convert to format as a SQL IN list.
- Copy the output and paste it into your SQL query: WHERE id IN [paste here].
How It Works
Each line is trimmed, empty lines filtered out, and any single quotes within values are escaped by doubling them (SQL standard). The resulting values are each wrapped in single quotes, joined with comma-space separators, and surrounded by parentheses.
Common Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my values contain single quotes?
Single quotes are automatically doubled (escaped) — e.g., "O'Brien" becomes 'O''Brien' in the SQL output, which is the standard SQL escape for single quotes.
Can I use this for numeric values without quotes?
The tool wraps all values in single quotes. For numeric IN clauses, remove the quotes from the output manually, or use a simple Find & Replace to remove them.
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