SQL to SQLITE Converter
Processing entirely on your device — large files may take a moment.
SQL Dump Script and SQLite Database exist for different jobs: A .sql dump is a plain-text script of CREATE TABLE and INSERT statements — the readable, diff-able, version-controllable representation of a database. Every engine speaks some dialect of it. Dump SQLite tables to CSV/JSON to explore app data without installing anything.
Because the whole conversion happens on your device, it is instant, unlimited and genuinely private — no accounts, no watermarks, no files on anyone's server. Multiple files are converted in one go.
How SQL compares to SQLITE
| SQL | SQLITE | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | CREATE + INSERT statements | Pages, tables, indexes |
| Types / schema | SQL literals, escaped text | SQL column types |
| Compatibility | SQLite / MySQL / Postgres dialects | Every OS, every language |
| Best for | Backups, review, migrations | App data and embedded storage |
How to convert SQL to SQLITE
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Select your files
Drag & drop your SQL files onto the area above, or click to browse. You can add multiple files at once for batch conversion.
- 2
Convert instantly
Click "Convert to SQLITE". The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly — no upload, no queue, no waiting.
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Download results
Download each converted SQLITE file individually, or grab everything at once as a ZIP archive.
About the SQL format
A .sql dump is a database expressed as plain text: CREATE TABLE statements, then one INSERT per row. It is how databases travel between engines, how backups get reviewed in pull requests, and how a schema change is documented forever in version control.
Because it is just text, a dump is readable by humans and executable by machines: feed it to any SQLite engine and the database materializes byte-for-byte. That round trip — file → script → file — is the cleanest way to inspect, hand-edit or migrate a small database.
+ Strengths
- ✓Human-readable and machine-executable
- ✓Diffs cleanly in version control
- ✓Dialect-portable with minor edits
! Limitations
- −Large tables make enormous scripts
- −Binary objects need special (base64/hex) encoding
- −Dialect differences can break cross-engine imports
About the SQLITE format
SQLite is the most deployed database engine on earth — a single cross-platform file holding real tables, indexes and queries. App state, browser caches, game saves and downloaded datasets frequently arrive as a .db/.sqlite file, and the whole database is just sitting there.
Dumping its tables to CSV or JSON turns an opaque binary into rows you can open anywhere — the fastest way to answer “what does this app actually store?”
+ Strengths
- ✓Real SQL database in one file
- ✓Zero-configuration and everywhere
- ✓Tables, indexes and types included
! Limitations
- −Binary — needs a reader to open
- −Schema quality varies by app
Why convert SQL to SQLITE?
Converting makes sense where the strengths of SQLITE meet what SQL cannot give you. Real SQL database in one file Meanwhile Large tables make enormous scripts One pass through the converter above puts your file on the right side of that trade-off.
Frequently asked questions
Is this SQL to SQLITE converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily conversion limits. The site is supported by advertising.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device — that is what makes it instant and private.
Does it work on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android?
Yes. Anything with a modern browser works: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. No software installation is required.
Is there a file size limit for SQL to SQLITE?
The only limit is your device's memory, since nothing is uploaded. Files up to a few hundred megabytes work fine on a modern desktop browser; very large files simply take a little longer.
Is my data safe here?
Yes. The conversion is plain JavaScript running in your tab: the data is parsed and re-serialized in memory, never sent anywhere, and disappears when you close the page.
Are formulas, styles or multiple sheets converted?
No — this conversion extracts the data itself into SQLITE. Formulas are exported as their current values, styling is not carried over, and multi-sheet workbooks convert sheet by sheet. For full fidelity between spreadsheet formats, exchange within the same tool family.