Markdown to MediaWiki Converter

About Markdown to MediaWiki Converter

Convert Markdown tables to MediaWiki table markup format for use in Wikipedia, Wikia, and other MediaWiki-powered wikis. MediaWiki uses a pipe-based syntax with special formatting for tables.

Key Features

• Header Support: Toggle header row with exclamation mark (!) delimiters
• Table Classes: Choose from wikitable, sortable, collapsible styles
• Border Control: Add or remove table borders
• Automatic Parsing: Extracts data from GitHub Flavored Markdown tables
• MediaWiki Compatible: Works with Wikipedia, Wikia, and all MediaWiki sites
• File Upload: Upload .md files directly
• Instant Preview: Real-time conversion as you type
• Copy & Download: Easy export options

How to Use

1. Input Markdown Table: Paste your Markdown table or upload a .md file
2. Configure Options: Choose header, border, and table class settings
3. Review Output: The MediaWiki markup updates automatically
4. Copy to Wiki: Use the Copy button and paste into your wiki page
5. Download (Optional): Save as .wiki file for later use

MediaWiki Table Syntax

• {|: Table opening with optional attributes
• ! Header: Exclamation mark for header cells
• |-: Row separator
• | Data: Pipe for data cells
• ||: Cell separator within a row
• |}: Table closing

Table Classes

• wikitable: Standard Wikipedia table styling with borders and alternating row colors
• wikitable sortable: Adds sorting functionality to column headers
• wikitable collapsible: Makes table collapsible with show/hide button
• None: No class, uses default MediaWiki styling

Example Conversion

Markdown Input:

| Name | Age | City | Department |
|------|-----|------|------------|
| John Doe | 28 | New York | Engineering |
| Jane Smith | 34 | London | Marketing |

MediaWiki Output:

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Name !! Age !! City !! Department
|-
| John Doe || 28 || New York || Engineering
|-
| Jane Smith || 34 || London || Marketing
|}

Common Use Cases

• Wikipedia Editing: Add data tables to Wikipedia articles
• Wiki Documentation: Create structured documentation tables
• Wikia/Fandom: Build tables for gaming wikis and fan sites
• Internal Wikis: Document company data in corporate wikis
• Educational Content: Create comparison tables for learning materials
• Data Presentation: Display structured data in wiki format

MediaWiki Compatibility

This converter generates standard MediaWiki markup that works with:

• Wikipedia (all language editions)
• Wikia / Fandom wikis
• MediaWiki-powered corporate wikis
• Wikimedia Commons
• Wiktionary, Wikibooks, Wikiversity
• Any site using MediaWiki software

Advanced Features

• Sortable Tables: Enable column sorting with "wikitable sortable" class
• Collapsible Tables: Create expandable tables with "wikitable collapsible" class
• Cell Alignment: MediaWiki supports inline styling for alignment
• Row Spanning: Can be added manually with rowspan attribute
• Column Spanning: Can be added manually with colspan attribute

Markdown Table Support

Supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) table syntax:

• Pipe-delimited columns
• Header separator line with dashes
• Optional column alignment indicators (:---:, ---:, :---)
• Leading and trailing pipes

Tips for Best Results

• Use "wikitable" class for consistent Wikipedia styling
• Enable "sortable" for tables with many rows
• Keep cell content concise for better readability
• Test the output in wiki preview mode before publishing
• Use header row for column names
• Avoid nested tables for better compatibility
• Consider mobile users when creating wide tables

Privacy & Security

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this markup work directly on Wikipedia and Fandom?

Yes. The generated table syntax uses standard MediaWiki markup supported across Wikipedia, Fandom (Wikia), and most other MediaWiki-based sites.

Can I add row or column spans (rowspan/colspan)?

The converter does not automatically create rowspans or colspans. After conversion, you can manually edit individual cells to add rowspan or colspan attributes where necessary.

What does the wikitable class do?

The wikitable class applies the default Wikipedia table styling (borders, padding, background colors). Additional classes like wikitable sortable or wikitable collapsible enable sorting or collapsing behavior.

Why do I see {| and |} in the output?

These are the standard MediaWiki table delimiters: {| starts a table and |} ends it. They are required for the wiki engine to recognize the structure as a table.

Does alignment from Markdown carry over?

Column alignment markers in Markdown are not translated into explicit alignment attributes in MediaWiki. You can add style attributes (e.g., style="text-align:center;") to specific cells or columns after conversion if you need precise alignment.