# XLSX SQL Insert Generator

Read Excel headers and rows to generate SQL INSERT statements for bulk loading

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/xlsx-sql-insert-generator

- **Category:** Format Conversion

- **Keywords:** xlsx, sql, insert, etl, database, migration

## Overview

Generate SQL INSERT scripts from spreadsheet data.

- Uses header row as column names
- Supports mysql/postgresql/sqlite identifier quoting
- Optional batch insert mode with configurable batch size
- Optional selected columns subset

## Inputs

- **Excel File** (file)
- **Table Name** (text)
- **Sheet Name** (text): Sheet1
- **Header Row** (number)
- **Selected Columns** (text): id,name,amount
- **SQL Dialect** (select)
- **Use Batch Insert** (checkbox)
- **Batch Size** (number)
- **Empty to NULL** (checkbox)
- **Append Semicolon** (checkbox)

## When to use

- When you need to migrate data from Excel spreadsheets into a SQL database.
- When you want to perform bulk data imports without writing manual SQL scripts.
- When you need to format spreadsheet rows into specific SQL dialects like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite.

## How it works

- Upload your Excel file and specify the target table name.
- Configure your settings, including the SQL dialect, batch size, and column selection.
- The tool parses the header row to map columns and generates the corresponding SQL INSERT statements.
- Download the resulting SQL script ready for execution in your database environment.

## Use cases

- Rapidly seeding development databases with test data from Excel templates.
- Converting legacy spreadsheet records into a format compatible with production database schemas.
- Automating the generation of SQL scripts for periodic data synchronization tasks.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which SQL dialects are supported?

The tool currently supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite.

### Can I choose specific columns to import?

Yes, you can use the 'Selected Columns' field to specify a comma-separated list of columns to include in the generated script.

### How does the batch insert mode work?

When enabled, the tool groups multiple rows into a single INSERT statement based on your defined batch size to optimize database performance.

### What happens to empty cells in my Excel file?

If the 'Empty to NULL' option is enabled, the tool will automatically convert empty cells into SQL NULL values.

### Is there a limit to the file size?

The tool supports file uploads up to 100MB.

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## Samples

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