MediaWiki to BBCode Converter

About MediaWiki to BBCode Converter

Convert MediaWiki tables to BBCode table format for use in forums and bulletin boards. BBCode (Bulletin Board Code) is a lightweight markup language used in many online forums.

Key Features

• Multiple Table Styles: Simple, bordered, or striped table layouts
• Header Support: Use [th] tags for header rows
• Cell Alignment: Left, center, or right alignment options
• Special Character Escaping: Properly escapes [ and ] characters
• Forum Compatible: Works with phpBB, vBulletin, MyBB, and other forum software
• File Download: Save as .bbcode file

How to Use

1. Input MediaWiki Table: Paste your MediaWiki table or upload a .wiki file
2. Choose Style: Select table style (simple, bordered, or striped)
3. Set Alignment: Choose cell alignment (left, center, or right)
4. Configure Header: Toggle header row with [th] tags
5. Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your BBCode

Table Styles

• Simple: Basic [table] tag without styling
• Bordered: [table border=1] with visible borders
• Striped: [table class=striped] with alternating row colors

Example Conversion

MediaWiki Input:

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

BBCode Output (Bordered):

[table border=1]
[tr]
[th]Name[/th]
[th]Age[/th]
[th]City[/th]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]John Doe[/td]
[td]28[/td]
[td]New York[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Jane Smith[/td]
[td]34[/td]
[td]London[/td]
[/tr]
[/table]

Common Use Cases

• Forum Posts: Share Wikipedia data tables in forum discussions
• Documentation: Convert wiki tables for forum documentation
• Community Support: Present structured data in support forums
• Gaming Communities: Share statistics and leaderboards from wikis
• Technical Forums: Display comparison tables and specifications

Supported Forums

This converter generates BBCode compatible with:

• phpBB: Popular open-source forum software
• vBulletin: Commercial forum platform
• MyBB: Free and open-source forum software
• SMF: Simple Machines Forum
• IPB: Invision Power Board
• XenForo: Modern forum platform

BBCode Tags Used

• [table]: Table container
• [tr]: Table row
• [th]: Table header cell
• [td]: Table data cell
• align=: Cell alignment attribute
• border=: Border width attribute
• class=: CSS class attribute

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Will this BBCode work in every forum software?

  The generated BBCode uses common tags supported by many forums, but each platform can have its own quirks. If a forum doesnt support table tags or specific attributes, you may need to simplify the markup or consult that forums BBCode documentation.

• What happens if my forum strips unknown attributes like class?

  Some forums remove unsupported attributes for security reasons. If your platform strips attributes such as class or border, the table will usually still render, but without those visual enhancements.

• Can I safely paste this BBCode into rich-text editors?

  Most BBCode-compatible editors accept raw BBCode, but some WYSIWYG interfaces may alter or reformat it. If possible, use a plain-text or BBCode mode when pasting the output for best results.

• How are special characters like brackets handled?

  The converter escapes square brackets as HTML entities ([ and ]) inside cell content so they dont break BBCode parsing. Forum software will usually render these entities correctly as literal brackets.

• Is any of my wiki or forum content uploaded during conversion?

  No. All table parsing and BBCode generation occur locally in your browser. Your MediaWiki input and BBCode output are never transmitted to a remote server.

Privacy & Security

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