SQL
A text file containing SQL statements such as schema definitions, queries, inserts, updates, and database dump commands.
General information
- Format name
- Structured Query Language File
- Extension
.sql- MIME type
application/sql- Category
- data
- Data type
- Text
Common uses
Database dumps
Schema definitions
Migration scripts
Queries
Database setup and seed data
Related formats
Technical resources
| Resource | Publisher | Link |
|---|---|---|
| RFC 6922 — The application/sql Media Type | RFC Editor | Open resource ↗ |
Record information
- Verified
- October 4, 2026
- Last updated
- October 4, 2026