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.