PostgreSQL syntax by default. Toggle for MySQL, SQLite, SQL Server. Most differences are in quoting and some type names.

Yes — from the first few rows. Columns that look integer stay integer; mixed data becomes text. Override per column if detection is wrong.

Bulk inserts or one per row?

Configurable — single INSERT with many rows (faster), or one INSERT per row (more readable). 1000 rows per batch is a common sweet spot.

What about auto-generated IDs?

Skip the ID column in the CSV; the database handles it. Or include it if you want specific IDs for reproducibility.

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Example: CSV → SQL INSERT

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Input

users
name,email,age
Alice,alice@test.com,30
Bob,bob@test.com,25
Charlie,charlie@test.com,35

Output

INSERT INTO users (name, email, age) VALUES ('Alice', 'alice@test.com', 30);
INSERT INTO users (name, email, age) VALUES ('Bob', 'bob@test.com', 25);
INSERT INTO users (name, email, age) VALUES ('Charlie', 'charlie@test.com', 35);

About CSV → SQL INSERT

CSV → SQL INSERT preview - Data / SQL tool

Generate SQL INSERT statements from CSV data. Part of the DevTools Surf developer suite. Browse more tools in the Data / SQL collection.

Use Cases

Seed a dev database from a spreadsheet export
Migrate legacy CSV data into a relational database
Generate test fixture INSERTs from sample data
Convert analytics exports into warehouse-ready SQL

Tips

Wrap string columns in quotes for safe INSERT output
Set a custom table name before generating statements
Use batch mode to group rows into multi-value INSERTs

Fun Facts

The SQL INSERT statement was part of the original SQL specification published by IBM in 1974, making it over 50 years old.
CSV format was first used on IBM Fortran systems in 1972, predating personal computers by over a decade.
A single PostgreSQL INSERT with a VALUES list can handle up to 1,000 rows before some drivers start chunking automatically.

FAQ

Which SQL dialect?: PostgreSQL syntax by default. Toggle for MySQL, SQLite, SQL Server. Most differences are in quoting and some type names.
Does it infer types?: Yes — from the first few rows. Columns that look integer stay integer; mixed data becomes text. Override per column if detection is wrong.
Bulk inserts or one per row?: Configurable — single INSERT with many rows (faster), or one INSERT per row (more readable). 1000 rows per batch is a common sweet spot.
What about auto-generated IDs?: Skip the ID column in the CSV; the database handles it. Or include it if you want specific IDs for reproducibility.

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