SQL to LaTeX Converter
Transform SQL database dumps into professional LaTeX tables with support for tabular, longtable, and booktabs packages
SQL Input
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LaTeX Output
Convert other formats to LaTeX
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About SQL to LaTeX Converter
Convert SQL database dumps (CREATE TABLE and INSERT statements) to professional LaTeX table format. Supports multiple table styles including tabular, longtable, and booktabs for publication-quality documents, academic papers, and technical documentation.
Key Features
- Multiple Table Styles: Tabular (basic), longtable (multi-page), booktabs (professional)
- Column Alignment: Left, center, or right alignment for all columns
- Caption & Label: Automatic caption and label generation for cross-references
- Special Character Escaping: Handles LaTeX special characters ($, %, _, {, }, &, #, ^, ~, \)
- Smart Parsing: Extracts column names and data from SQL dumps
- File Download: Save as .tex file for direct inclusion in LaTeX documents
How to Use
- Input SQL Data: Paste your SQL CREATE TABLE and INSERT statements or upload a .sql file
- Choose Table Style: Select tabular, longtable, or booktabs based on your needs
- Set Alignment: Choose left, center, or right alignment for columns
- Configure Options: Toggle caption and label inclusion
- Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your LaTeX code
Table Styles
Tabular (Basic):
- Standard LaTeX table environment
- Includes borders (vertical and horizontal lines)
- Best for simple tables in documents
- Uses \hline for row separators
Longtable (Multi-page):
- For tables that span multiple pages
- Automatically breaks across pages
- Requires \usepackage{longtable}
- Ideal for large datasets
Booktabs (Professional):
- Publication-quality tables without vertical lines
- Uses \toprule, \midrule, \bottomrule
- Requires \usepackage{booktabs}
- Recommended for academic papers and journals
Example Conversion
SQL Input:
CREATE TABLE products ( id INT, name VARCHAR(100), price DECIMAL(10,2) ); INSERT INTO products VALUES (1, 'Laptop', 999.99); INSERT INTO products VALUES (2, 'Mouse', 24.99);
LaTeX Output (Tabular):
\begin{table}[htbp]
\centering
\caption{products} \label{tab:products}
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|l|}
\hline
id & name & price \\
\hline
1 & Laptop & 999.99 \\
\hline
2 & Mouse & 24.99 \\
\hline
\end{tabular}
\end{table} LaTeX Output (Booktabs):
\begin{table}[htbp]
\centering
\caption{products} \label{tab:products}
\begin{tabular}{l l l}
\toprule
id & name & price \\
\midrule
1 & Laptop & 999.99 \\
2 & Mouse & 24.99 \\
\bottomrule
\end{tabular}
\end{table} Required LaTeX Packages
Add these to your LaTeX document preamble:
% For longtable support
\usepackage{longtable}
% For booktabs support (professional tables)
\usepackage{booktabs} Column Alignment
- Left (l): Default alignment, best for text content
- Center (c): Centered alignment, good for headers and short values
- Right (r): Right alignment, ideal for numeric data and prices
Common Use Cases
- Academic Papers: Include database results in research papers
- Technical Documentation: Document database schemas and sample data
- Theses & Dissertations: Present experimental data in tables
- Reports: Create professional reports with database information
- Books: Include data tables in technical books
Cross-References
When labels are enabled, you can reference tables in your LaTeX document:
As shown in Table~\ref{tab:products}, the laptop costs \$999.99. Special Character Handling
The converter automatically escapes LaTeX special characters:
- $ → \$
- % → \%
- _ → \_
- & → \&
- # → \#
- {}} → \{\}
- ^ → \textasciicircum{}
- ~ → \textasciitilde{}
Privacy & Security
All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your SQL data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which LaTeX table style should I choose?
Use the tabular style for simple tables with borders, longtable for tables that can span multiple pages, and booktabs for publication-quality tables without vertical lines. Journals and conferences often prefer booktabs.
Do I need additional LaTeX packages?
Yes. longtable output requires the longtable package, and booktabs output requires the booktabs package. Make sure to include the corresponding \usepackage lines in your document preamble.
How are special characters handled?
The converter automatically escapes common LaTeX special characters such as $, %, _, &, #, and others so that your data does not break the LaTeX compilation process.
What if my table is wider than the page?
If your table is too wide, consider reducing the number of columns, abbreviating header names, using a smaller font (for example with \small), or using packages like tabularx or adjustbox to scale the table.
Can I add custom formatting to specific columns?
The generated code uses a uniform alignment for all columns. After conversion, you can manually edit the column specification in the tabular or longtable environment to apply custom formatting or alignment for individual columns.
Why are some values wrapped in braces or escaped?
LaTeX uses special characters for commands and syntax, so values containing those characters must be escaped or wrapped to compile correctly. The converter handles this automatically to keep the output valid.