HTML to MediaWiki Converter

About HTML to MediaWiki Converter

Convert HTML documents to MediaWiki markup format for use on Wikipedia, Wikimedia projects, and other MediaWiki-powered wikis. Perfect for migrating content or creating wiki pages from HTML sources.

Key Features

• Complete Markup Support: Converts headings, paragraphs, lists, and tables
• Text Formatting: Preserves bold, italic, and other text styles
• Table Conversion: Creates wikitable markup with optional styling
• Link Handling: Converts both internal and external links
• List Support: Handles ordered and unordered lists
• Image Markup: Converts images to MediaWiki file syntax
• Sortable Tables: Optional sortable table support

How to Use

1. Input HTML: Paste your HTML code or upload an .html file
2. Configure Options: Choose table styling and caption options
3. Review Output: The MediaWiki markup updates automatically
4. Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your .wiki file

Supported HTML Elements

• Headings: h1-h6 → = Heading =, == Heading ==, etc.
• Text Formatting: strong/b → '''bold''', em/i → ''italic''
• Lists: ul → * item, ol → # item
• Links: a → [[Internal Link]] or [http://external.com External]
• Tables: table → wikitable markup
• Images: img → [[File:image.jpg]]
• Blockquotes: blockquote → : quoted text
• Code: code/pre → <code> or <pre> tags

MediaWiki Markup Examples

Headings

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

Text Formatting

'''bold text'''
''italic text''
'''''bold and italic'''''

Lists

* Unordered item 1
* Unordered item 2

# Ordered item 1
# Ordered item 2

Tables

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

Common Use Cases

• Wikipedia Editing: Convert HTML content for Wikipedia articles
• Wiki Migration: Migrate content from HTML sites to MediaWiki
• Documentation: Create wiki documentation from HTML sources
• Content Import: Import blog posts or articles to wikis
• Collaborative Writing: Prepare content for wiki collaboration
• Knowledge Base: Build wiki-based knowledge bases

Tips for Best Results

• Clean HTML: Use semantic HTML for better conversion
• Table Headers: Use <th> elements for table headers
• Table Captions: Use <caption> for table titles
• Internal Links: Use relative URLs for internal wiki links
• External Links: Use full URLs for external links
• Review Output: Always review and adjust the markup as needed

MediaWiki Compatibility

Generated markup is compatible with:

• Wikipedia and all Wikimedia projects
• MediaWiki 1.19 and later
• All standard MediaWiki extensions
• Wikia/Fandom wikis

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your HTML is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.