XLSX SQL Insert Generator

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

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

Example Results

1 examples

Generate INSERT Script from Worksheet

Read headers and rows from Excel to generate SQL INSERT statements in batch mode

xlsx-sql-insert-generator-example1.sql View File

View input parameters

{ "excelFile": "/public/samples/xlsx/workbook-sales.xlsx", "tableName": "sales_records", "dialect": "postgresql", "useBatchInsert": true, "batchSize": 500 }

Excel File *

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

Maximum file size: 100MB Supported formats: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet, application/vnd.ms-excel

Table Name *

Sheet Name

Header Row

Selected Columns

SQL Dialect

Use Batch Insert

Batch Size

Empty to NULL

Append Semicolon

Key Facts

Category: Format Conversion
Input Types: file, text, number, select, checkbox
Output Type: file
Sample Coverage: 4
API Ready: Yes

Overview

The XLSX SQL Insert Generator is a specialized utility designed to convert spreadsheet data into structured SQL INSERT statements, streamlining the process of migrating or bulk-loading data into relational databases.

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.

Examples

1. Bulk Importing Sales Data

Database Administrator

Background: The sales team maintains a monthly performance report in Excel that needs to be imported into the company's PostgreSQL database.
Problem: Manually writing INSERT statements for hundreds of rows is error-prone and inefficient.
How to Use: Upload the sales report, set the dialect to PostgreSQL, and enable batch insert for optimal performance.
Example Config: tableName: sales_records, dialect: postgresql, useBatchInsert: true, batchSize: 500
Outcome: A clean SQL script is generated, allowing the administrator to import all records into the database in one execution.

2. Generating SQLite Seed Data

Background: A developer needs to populate a local SQLite database with configuration settings stored in an Excel sheet.
Problem: The data needs to be formatted specifically for SQLite syntax without manual intervention.
How to Use: Upload the configuration file, select SQLite as the dialect, and ensure the header row is correctly identified.
Example Config: tableName: app_config, dialect: sqlite, terminateWithSemicolon: true
Outcome: A ready-to-run SQL file is produced, which can be executed directly against the local SQLite database.

Try with Samples

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XLSX Samples

Sample XLSX spreadsheets for worksheet parsing and data extraction testing

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SQL Scripts Samples

SQL query examples and database scripts for various scenarios and use cases (primarily MySQL syntax)

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FAQ

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.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/xlsx-sql-insert-generator

Request Parameters

Parameter Name	Type	Required	Description
excelFile	file (Upload required)	Yes	-
tableName	text	Yes	-
sheetName	text	No	-
headerRow	number	No	-
selectedColumns	text	No	-
dialect	select	No	-
useBatchInsert	checkbox	No	-
batchSize	number	No	-
nullForEmpty	checkbox	No	-
terminateWithSemicolon	checkbox	No	-

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/xlsx-sql-insert-generator to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}

File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-xlsx-sql-insert-generator": {
      "name": "xlsx-sql-insert-generator",
      "description": "Read Excel headers and rows to generate SQL INSERT statements for bulk loading",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=xlsx-sql-insert-generator",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]

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