CSV to MediaWiki Converter

About CSV to MediaWiki Converter

Our free CSV to MediaWiki converter transforms CSV (Comma-Separated Values) data into clean MediaWiki table markup instantly. Whether you maintain a wiki, documentation site, or knowledge base, this tool generates properly formatted MediaWiki tables from spreadsheet-style data.

This powerful MediaWiki table generator takes your CSV rows and converts them into {| ... |} wiki table syntax with header and cell support. It is ideal for wiki administrators, technical writers, and documentation teams who need to move data from CSV exports into MediaWiki pages.

Why Convert CSV to MediaWiki Table Markup?

MediaWiki is great for collaborative documentation, but writing wiki table markup by hand can be tedious and error-prone. Converting CSV to MediaWiki format lets you:

• Quickly publish tabular data from spreadsheets or databases to your wiki
• Avoid syntax mistakes in {|, |-, !, and | table structures
• Keep source data in CSV while rendering a clean table in MediaWiki
• Streamline updates by re-exporting CSV and pasting the new table markup

Key Features of Our MediaWiki Converter

• Standard Wiki Table Syntax: Generates {| class="wikitable"|}, |-, ! (headers), and | (cells)
• Header Row Support: Treat the first CSV row as table headers automatically
• Flexible Delimiters: Works with comma, semicolon, tab, and pipe-delimited CSV
• Quote Handling: Properly parses quoted fields with embedded delimiters
• Real-time Preview: MediaWiki table markup updates as you type
• File Upload: Upload CSV files or paste raw text directly
• Copy & Download: Copy wiki markup to clipboard or download as a text file

How to Use the CSV to MediaWiki Converter

1. Paste or Upload CSV: Paste CSV content into the input box or upload a .csv file.
2. Choose Delimiter: Select the delimiter that matches your CSV (comma, semicolon, tab, or pipe).
3. Enable Header Row: Turn on "First row is header" to generate ! header cells in MediaWiki.
4. Review Markup: The tool generates MediaWiki table markup automatically in the output panel.
5. Copy or Download: Copy the wiki markup or download it as a text file to use later.
6. Paste into Wiki: Paste the markup into your MediaWiki page edit window and save.

MediaWiki Table Markup Basics

This converter outputs standard MediaWiki table syntax:

• {| class="wikitable"|} – table start with the wikitable class for styling
• |- – row separator for each new table row
• ! Header – header cells when the first row is treated as header
• | Cell – regular data cells for subsequent rows
• |} – table end marker

Common Use Cases for CSV to MediaWiki Conversion

• Project Documentation: Publish feature matrices, comparison tables, and status reports on your wiki.
• Knowledge Bases: Convert CSV exports from tools into human-readable wiki tables.
• Open Source Wikis: Add contributor lists, release notes, or changelogs in table form.
• Internal Wikis: Document inventory, teams, or processes in tabular format.
• API Docs: Display parameter lists, endpoints, and error codes as MediaWiki tables.

Tips for Clean Wiki Tables

• Use a header row in your CSV for meaningful column labels.
• Avoid using the pipe character (|) inside cell content where possible.
• Keep rows consistent in length to avoid misaligned tables.
• Preview the page after pasting the table markup to ensure layout is correct.
• Use smaller tables or split large datasets into multiple tables for readability.

MediaWiki Compatibility

The generated MediaWiki table markup works with:

• MediaWiki Core: Standard wiki installations
• Wikipedia-style Wikis: Projects that follow the same table syntax
• Corporate Wikis: Internal documentation portals based on MediaWiki
• Community Wikis: Fandom, gaming, or hobbyist wikis using MediaWiki

Privacy & Security

Your data security matters. All CSV to MediaWiki conversions run entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your CSV files and generated wiki markup never leave your computer or get uploaded to any server, keeping your documentation and internal data private.

Start Converting CSV to MediaWiki Now

Turn your CSV data into clean MediaWiki table markup in seconds. Paste your data, configure headers and delimiters, and copy the generated wiki table into your pages. No registration, no server uploads—just fast and reliable CSV to MediaWiki conversion.

FAQ: CSV to MediaWiki Converter

How do I use the generated markup in MediaWiki?

Copy the output from the tool and paste it into the MediaWiki page editor in wikitext mode. For example, you might see markup like:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! Age
! City
|-
| John Doe
| 28
| New York
|-
| Jane Smith
| 34
| London
|}

Once pasted, click “Show preview” or “Save changes” to see the rendered table.

Can I add custom classes or styles to the table?

Yes. The tool generates a default class="wikitable" on the opening line. After pasting into MediaWiki, you can manually edit the first line to add additional classes or attributes, for example:

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"

This gives you full control over sorting, width, and other presentation details using your wiki’s CSS.

What happens if my CSV contains pipes (|) or newlines?

MediaWiki uses the pipe character to separate cells, so it’s best to avoid raw | characters in cell content. If you must include them, consider replacing them with another symbol before conversion, then editing the page manually. Newlines inside cells can also break rows; using simple, single‑line cell values produces the most reliable tables.

Can I combine multiple generated tables on a single page?

Absolutely. You can run the converter multiple times for different CSV files and paste each resulting table one after another in the same page. Just make sure each table block starts with {| and ends with |} so MediaWiki can parse them correctly.