SQL to Qlik Converter

About SQL to Qlik Converter

Convert SQL database dumps (CREATE TABLE and INSERT statements) to Qlik Sense load script format with INLINE data. Perfect for importing database data into Qlik Sense for business intelligence, data visualization, and analytics.

Key Features

• LOAD INLINE Format: Generates Qlik-compatible INLINE data statements
• Field Identifier Escaping: Properly escapes field names with square brackets
• Quote Handling: Handles values with commas, quotes, and newlines
• Custom Table Name: Configure the Qlik table name
• Unique Headers: Handles duplicate column names with numeric suffixes
• Smart Parsing: Extracts column names and data from SQL dumps
• Usage Examples: Includes comments with usage instructions
• File Download: Save as .qvs file for Qlik Sense

How to Use

1. Input SQL Data: Paste your SQL CREATE TABLE and INSERT statements or upload a .sql file
2. Set Table Name: Configure the Qlik table name (default: SQLData)
3. Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your Qlik script
4. Load in Qlik: Paste the script into Qlik Sense data load editor and execute

Example Conversion

SQL Input:

CREATE TABLE sales (
  id INT,
  product VARCHAR(100),
  revenue DECIMAL(10,2),
  region VARCHAR(50)
);

INSERT INTO sales VALUES (1, 'Laptop', 125000.50, 'North America');
INSERT INTO sales VALUES (2, 'Mouse', 15000.25, 'Europe');

Qlik Output:

// Qlik Sense load script for SQLData
// Generated from SQL data

SQLData:
LOAD * INLINE [
id, product, revenue, region
1, Laptop, 125000.50, North America
2, Mouse, 15000.25, Europe
];

// Usage:
// 1. Copy this script to your Qlik Sense app's data load editor
// 2. Click "Load data" to execute the script
// 3. The table "SQLData" will be available for visualizations

Common Use Cases

• Business Intelligence: Import database data into Qlik Sense dashboards
• Data Visualization: Create charts and graphs from database tables
• Analytics: Perform data analysis with Qlik's associative engine
• Reporting: Build interactive reports from SQL data
• Data Migration: Move data from SQL databases to Qlik
• Prototyping: Quickly test visualizations with sample data
• Training: Create demo datasets for Qlik training

Qlik Sense Compatibility

The generated load script is compatible with:

• Qlik Sense Enterprise: On-premises deployments
• Qlik Sense Cloud: SaaS version
• Qlik Sense Desktop: Free desktop version
• QlikView: Legacy Qlik product (with minor adjustments)

Field Name Handling

• Simple Names: Alphanumeric field names used as-is
• Special Characters: Fields with spaces or special characters wrapped in [brackets]
• Duplicate Names: Automatic numeric suffixes (field, field_2, field_3)
• Reserved Words: Properly escaped to avoid conflicts

Value Escaping

• Commas: Values with commas are quoted
• Quotes: Double quotes escaped as ""
• Newlines: Values with newlines are quoted
• NULL Values: Represented as empty strings

Qlik Script Features

• LOAD Statement: Standard Qlik data loading syntax
• INLINE Clause: Embeds data directly in the script
• Field List: Explicit field names for clarity
• Comments: Usage instructions and examples

Supported SQL Syntax

• CREATE TABLE: Extracts column names for field names
• INSERT INTO: Parses data values from INSERT statements
• Data Types: Handles all SQL data types (VARCHAR, INT, DECIMAL, etc.)
• Quoted Strings: Handles single and double quotes with proper escaping
• NULL Values: Converts to empty strings in Qlik

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your SQL data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.