MediaWiki to Excel Converter

About MediaWiki to Excel Converter

Convert MediaWiki table markup to Excel XLSX format with proper formatting and structure. Perfect for exporting Wikipedia tables, wiki documentation, and structured data to spreadsheets.

Key Features

• XLSX Format: Creates native Excel files compatible with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice
• MediaWiki Parser: Accurately parses MediaWiki table syntax with {| |} delimiters
• Header Support: Automatically formats header rows (!) with bold styling
• Custom Sheet Names: Name your Excel worksheet
• Live Preview: See your data before downloading
• File Upload: Upload .wiki files directly
• Data Preservation: Maintains all cell data and structure

How to Use

1. Input MediaWiki Table: Paste your MediaWiki table markup or upload a .wiki file
2. Configure Options: Set sheet name and header preferences
3. Preview Data: Review the table structure in the preview
4. Download: Click "Download XLSX" to save your Excel file

MediaWiki Table Syntax

Supports standard MediaWiki table markup:

• {|: Table opening with optional attributes
• ! Header: Exclamation mark for header cells (separated by !!)
• |-: Row separator
• | Data: Pipe for data cells (separated by ||)
• |}: Table closing

Example Conversion

MediaWiki Input:

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

Excel Output: Creates an XLSX file with properly formatted table, headers in bold, and all data preserved in cells.

Common Use Cases

• Wikipedia Export: Export Wikipedia tables to Excel for analysis
• Wiki Documentation: Convert wiki documentation tables to spreadsheets
• Data Analysis: Analyze wiki data in Excel with formulas and charts
• Report Generation: Create Excel reports from wiki data
• Data Migration: Move data from wikis to spreadsheet applications

Excel Features

• Native Format: Creates true XLSX files, not CSV
• Cell Formatting: Preserves data types and structure
• Multiple Sheets: Supports custom sheet naming
• Universal Compatibility: Works with all major spreadsheet applications

Privacy & Security

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

FAQ  MediaWiki to Excel Converter

Do I need Microsoft Excel installed?

No. The tool runs entirely in your browser and generates a standard .xlsx file. You can open it with Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice, or any other spreadsheet program that supports XLSX.

What happens if my table has no header row?

If there is no explicit header row and you still enable "First Row as Header", the first data row will be treated as column headers. You can always turn this option off and let all rows be treated as plain data.

Why does the preview only show the first 10 rows?

The on-screen preview is intentionally limited to the first 10 rows to keep the interface fast and responsive. The downloaded Excel file still contains all parsed rows from your MediaWiki table.

Are cell types (numbers, dates) preserved?

The converter focuses on preserving the text content and structure of your table. Once the data is in Excel, you can use Excels built-in formatting tools to convert columns to numbers, dates, or other types as needed.

Can I generate multiple sheets from one MediaWiki table?

This tool generates a single worksheet per export. If you need multiple sheets, export different tables separately and then arrange them inside your spreadsheet application.