Import Overview

TalkingSchema can import existing database schemas so you can visualize, edit, and export them.

Import methods

Method	Best for
Upload SQL file	You have a .sql dump or migration file
Upload DBML file	You have a .dbml or .txt file with DBML schema
Paste SQL	You want to copy-paste SQL directly
Paste DBML	You have a DBML schema (e.g. from schema-as-code tooling)
Smart Import	You want to generate a schema from text, images, or Jira tickets (coming soon)
Connect to database	You want to import a live schema from Supabase or Neon

What gets imported

When you import a schema, TalkingSchema extracts:

• Table definitions (name, fields, types)
• Primary key constraints
• Foreign key relationships
• Unique and NOT NULL constraints
• Enum type definitions (PostgreSQL)
• Index definitions (where possible)

After importing

Once imported, your schema appears in the ERD canvas. You can:

• Visualize the existing structure
• Ask the AI to explain it: "Explain this schema to me"
• Ask the AI to improve it: "Suggest normalization improvements"
• Make changes: "Add soft delete to all tables"
• Export in a different format

Supported SQL dialects for import

• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• SQLite