Convert MySQL to SQL Server

A free online converter that translates MySQL queries into SQL Server. Paste your SQL, press Translate, and Query Studio rewrites the syntax that differs between the two databases — instantly, with no login and nothing stored.

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MySQLSQL Server example

Here is a real MySQL query and the SQL Server output Query Studio produces:

MySQL input
SELECT u.id, u.name, COUNT(o.id) AS orders
FROM users u
LEFT JOIN orders o ON o.user_id = u.id
WHERE u.created_at > '2024-01-01' AND u.active = 1
GROUP BY u.id, u.name
HAVING COUNT(o.id) > 3
ORDER BY orders DESC
LIMIT 10;
SQL Server output
SELECT
  TOP 10 u.id,
  u.name,
  COUNT(o.id) AS orders
FROM
  users u
  LEFT JOIN orders o ON o.user_id = u.id
WHERE
  u.created_at > '2024-01-01'
  AND u.active = 1
GROUP BY
  u.id,
  u.name
HAVING
  COUNT(o.id) > 3
ORDER BY
  orders DESC;

What changes from MySQL to SQL Server

  • Identifier quoting is rewritten from backtick `identifiers` to bracketed [identifiers].
  • Row limiting is converted from MySQL's LIMIT n to SQL Server's TOP n, including any OFFSET for pagination.
  • Null-handling functions such as IFNULL() are mapped to ISNULL().
  • Current-timestamp functions like NOW() / CURRENT_TIMESTAMP become GETDATE().
  • The result is re-indented and keyword-cased in SQL Server style so it's ready to paste and run.

How to convert MySQL to SQL Server

  1. Open the Query Studio editor and choose MySQL as the “From” dialect.
  2. Choose SQL Server as the “To” dialect.
  3. Paste your MySQL query and press Translate — copy the SQL Server result.

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MySQL to SQL Server FAQ

Is this MySQL to SQL Server converter free?

Yes — it's completely free with no account, no sign-up and no usage limits. Your query is processed to return the result and never stored.

Is the MySQL to SQL Server conversion accurate?

Query Studio rewrites syntax deterministically using real SQL parsers, so it gives the same result every time. It handles the common differences automatically; always review complex, vendor-specific queries before running them in production.

Can I convert SQL Server back to MySQL?

Yes. Use the SQL Server to MySQL converter, or press the Swap (⇄) button inside the editor to flip the direction instantly.

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