Download Redshift JDBC Driver
What Is a JDBC Driver?
A JDBC driver is a Java library file (.jar) that enables Java applications — including DbSchema — to communicate with a database over a standard API. The driver translates generic JDBC calls into the network protocol understood by Redshift, so you never have to write low-level socket code. Drivers are typically distributed by the database vendor or as open-source projects.
Understanding the JDBC URL
Every JDBC driver identifies the target database through a connection URL. The URL encodes the hostname, port, database name, and any driver-specific parameters as a single string. The exact syntax varies per driver — the details for Redshift are listed in the section below.
Download the Redshift JDBC Driver
Amazon Redshift is AWS's cloud data warehouse, built on a modified PostgreSQL core optimized for columnar storage and massively parallel processing (MPP). It integrates natively with S3, Glue, and Spectrum for petabyte-scale analytics.
Amazon Redshift JDBC Driver Details
- Required File(s): RedshiftJDBC42.jar
- Java Driver Class: com.amazon.redshift.jdbc.Driver
- JDBC URL: jdbc:redshift://HOST:PORT/DB
- Website: Amazon Redshift
The driver archive is a zip file. Extract it and load the .jar files using DbSchema's Driver Manager.
DbSchema and Amazon Redshift
DbSchema connects to Redshift clusters using the Amazon Redshift JDBC driver and renders distribution keys, sort keys, and interleaved sort orders in the schema diagram. Use the SQL Editor to run distribution-aware queries and inspect query execution plans.
Have connection issues? Contact the DbSchema team for help.
Explore Redshift Visually with DbSchema
Once the JDBC driver is configured, DbSchema connects to your Redshift database and gives you a full graphical workbench — no command-line required. Available as a free Community Edition and a full-featured PRO Edition. No registration needed to get started.
Interactive ER Diagrams
Reverse-engineer your Redshift schema into a drag-and-drop ER diagram. Arrange tables visually, add new columns, define foreign keys, and let DbSchema generate the DDL — all without writing SQL by hand.
Visual Query Builder
Compose Redshift queries by clicking on tables and columns — no SQL knowledge required. Add joins, filters, groupings, and aggregations through a point-and-click interface, then copy the generated SQL or run it directly against the live database.
Relational Data Explorer
Browse Redshift table data and follow foreign key relationships across tables in a single view. Edit cells inline, filter rows, and paginate through large datasets — all without leaving the explorer.
Schema Synchronization
Compare your Redshift schema across development, staging, and production environments. DbSchema generates the exact ALTER statements needed to close the gap and lets you review every change before executing — reducing the risk of unintended schema drift.
SQL Editor
Write and execute Redshift queries in the integrated SQL editor with schema-aware autocomplete, syntax highlighting, and instant result display. Run scripts, inspect execution plans, and export results to CSV or JSON from a single interface.
HTML Schema Documentation
Generate a static HTML site documenting every table, column, type, index, and relationship in your Redshift schema. Share it with your team or embed it in your project wiki — no extra tooling required.
For the full feature list and edition comparison, visit the DbSchema PRO Edition page.