HTML to MediaWiki Converter

About HTML to MediaWiki Converter

Key Features of the HTML to MediaWiki Tool

• Accurate HTML to MediaWiki conversion: Maps headings, paragraphs, lists, links, images, and tables to MediaWiki syntax.
• Wikitable support: Converts HTML tables into wikitable markup with optional captions and classes.
• Heading mapping: Converts <h1>–<h6> into =, ==, ===, and so on.
• Wiki lists: Turns unordered and ordered lists into * and # wikitext lists.
• Link and image handling: Generates internal/external wiki links and [[File:...]] image inclusions.
• Copy and download: Copy the generated MediaWiki markup or download it for use in your wiki.

How HTML is Converted to MediaWiki Markup

The converter parses your HTML and converts each supported element into corresponding MediaWiki wikitext:

• Headings: <h1>Title</h1> → = Title =; <h2> → ==; up to <h6> → ======.
• Text formatting: <strong>/<b> → '''bold''', <em>/<i> → ''italic''.
• Lists: <ul> → * item, <ol> → # item for ordered lists.
• Links: Internal links and external links are converted to [[Page name]] or [https://example.com Label].
• Tables: <table> structures become {| class="wikitable" ... |} blocks.
• Images: <img> tags are turned into [[File:image.png|alt text]] style markup.
• Blockquotes: <blockquote> becomes : quoted text with leading colons.
• Code: Inline code and preformatted blocks are represented with <code> and <pre> tags in wikitext.

MediaWiki Markup Examples

Headings

= Level 1 =
== Level 2 ==
=== Level 3 ===

Tables

{`{| class="wikitable"
|+ Table Caption
! Header 1 !! Header 2
|-
| Cell 1 || Cell 2
|-
| Cell 3 || Cell 4
|}`}

How to Use the HTML to MediaWiki Converter

1. Paste HTML: Paste the HTML you want to convert from your website, CMS, or editor.
2. Check structure: Make sure headings, paragraphs, lists, and tables are properly structured in the HTML.
3. Convert: The tool automatically generates MediaWiki markup as you edit the HTML.
4. Copy to wiki: Copy the wikitext and paste it into your MediaWiki editor (e.g., Wikipedia, Fandom).

Common Use Cases

• Wikipedia editing: Convert well-formatted HTML content into valid Wikipedia wikitext.
• Wiki migration: Move articles, documentation, and FAQs from legacy HTML sites to MediaWiki.
• Internal knowledge bases: Populate internal wikis with content exported from web apps.
• Technical documentation: Convert HTML manuals and guides into MediaWiki-based docs.
• Fandom and gaming wikis: Import game guides, patch notes, and lore articles from HTML pages.

Best Practices for Accurate MediaWiki Conversion

• Use semantic HTML: Clean, semantic HTML (proper headings, lists, tables) converts much better than layout-heavy code.
• Add table headers: Use <th> for column headers to get clearer table markup.
• Use captions: Add <caption> to HTML tables to generate |+ captions in wikitext.
• Review links: Check internal page names and external URLs after conversion.
• Preview edits: Always use your wiki's preview feature to fine-tune formatting.

HTML to MediaWiki Converter FAQ

• Is this compatible with Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects?

  Yes. The generated MediaWiki markup follows standard wikitext conventions and works with Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and other Wikimedia projects.

• Will my CSS styles be preserved?

  MediaWiki focuses on content structure rather than inline styling. Structural elements like headings, lists, and tables are preserved, but complex CSS layouts may need manual adjustment.

• Can I use this for Fandom (Wikia) wikis?

  Yes. Fandom is built on MediaWiki, so the converted wikitext works well there too. You may still want to adapt templates or infoboxes manually.

• Is my HTML uploaded to a server?

  No. All HTML to MediaWiki conversion happens locally in your browser, so your content remains private.

MediaWiki Compatibility

Generated markup is compatible with:

• Wikipedia and all Wikimedia projects.
• MediaWiki 1.19 and later releases.
• Most standard MediaWiki extensions.
• Fandom / Wikia-hosted wikis and many self-hosted wiki sites.

Privacy & Security

All conversion from HTML to MediaWiki markup happens in your browser. No data is sent to any server, so you can safely convert internal documentation and private pages.