Export PostgreSQL to SQL Files Easily

Withdata DBToFile - PostgreSQL to SQL Converter.
Export PostgreSQL tables, queries, batch tables, and similar tables to SQL files. Support dynamic filenames with current date, GUI & CLI, cross-platform.

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Core Features

All Export Modes

1. Export PostgreSQL Table to SQL

Convert any PostgreSQL table to standard SQL INSERT statements. Customize encoding, target database type, column mapping, and date formats. 📷

2. Export PostgreSQL Query Results to SQL

Run custom queries inside PostgreSQL and export filtered result sets to SQL without saving to a new table. Perfect for conditional data export. 📷

3. Export Multiple Similar Tables to One SQL File

Merge multiple PostgreSQL tables with the same structure into one SQL file. Ideal for periodic or segmented data tables. 📷

4. Batch Export PostgreSQL Tables to SQL Files

Export dozens of tables at once – each table generates its own SQL file automatically. Save hours of repetitive work. 📷

5. Dynamic Filename with Current Date & Time

Auto-generate filenames like sales_2026_03_26.sql using built-in variables: 📷

#yyyy# #mm# #dd# #hh# #mi# #ss#

Supports both table export and query export.

How to Export PostgreSQL to SQL (4 Steps)

Step 1: Connect to PostgreSQL Database

Enter your PostgreSQL server, port, username, password, and target database (support for SSH/SSL), and connect. 📷

Step 2: Choose Export Mode

Select: Single Table 📷, Query 📷, Batch Tables 📷, Similar Tables 📷.

Step 3: Configure Output Settings

Set output path, SQL format, encoding, target database type, and filename rules. 📷

Step 4: Start Export

Click convert and get your SQL file instantly. Save session for future reuse. 📷

Automate with CLI (Command Line)

For scheduled tasks and automation, use CLI mode on Windows, Mac, or Linux.

DBToFile session="C:\Users\pan\Documents\DBToFile_t.uld" logfile="C:\Users\pan\Documents\DBToFile_t.log"

Schedule with Windows Task Scheduler or Crontab for automatic daily/weekly exports.

PostgreSQL to SQL — Quick Facts

  • About this database: PostgreSQL uses double-quoted identifiers and BYTEA for binary data.
  • Default port: 5432
  • Identifier quoting: "double quotes"
  • Row limit syntax: LIMIT n
  • Date / time types: timestamp, timestamptz, date, time
  • Large text type: TEXT
  • Binary type: BYTEA
  • Command-line equivalent: pg_dump or COPY ... TO

Common Pitfalls When Exporting PostgreSQL to SQL

  • Every database has its own dialect - backticks, square brackets and double quotes are not interchangeable.
  • A generated script must be split into single statements if the target tool cannot execute batches.
  • Identity and auto-increment columns need explicit handling when loading into a table that already has rows.
  • BYTEA columns export as hex escapes rather than raw bytes.
  • Arrays and JSONB columns arrive as a single text field and need a second pass to flatten.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What PostgreSQL versions does DBToFile support?

A: DBToFile support PostgreSQL 9.x, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18.

Q: Can I export large tables?

A: Yes. It supports millions of rows with high speed and stability.

Q: Can I add the current date to my SQL filename?

A: Yes. Use dynamic variables like #yyyy#-#mm#-#dd# in the output filename.

Q: Is my data secure?

A: All conversion runs locally. No data is uploaded to any server.

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