MediaWiki to HTML Converter

About MediaWiki to HTML Converter

Convert MediaWiki table markup to clean, semantic HTML with optional CSS styling. Perfect for embedding wiki tables in websites, documentation, and web applications.

Key Features

• Clean HTML: Generates semantic HTML5 table markup
• MediaWiki Parser: Accurately parses MediaWiki table syntax with {| |} delimiters
• CSS Styling: Optional beautiful CSS with purple theme
• HTML Wrapper: Include full HTML document structure or just the table
• Proper Escaping: Safely escapes HTML special characters
• Responsive Design: Tables work on all screen sizes
• Copy & Download: Easy integration into your projects

How to Use

1. Input MediaWiki Table: Paste your MediaWiki table markup or upload a .wiki file
2. Configure Options: Choose styling and wrapper preferences
3. Review Output: The HTML generates automatically
4. Copy or Download: Use the HTML in your website or application

Styling Options

• Include CSS Styling: Adds beautiful CSS with purple headers, striped rows, and hover effects
• Include HTML Wrapper: Wraps table in complete HTML document with DOCTYPE, head, and body tags
• Table Only: Just the <table> element for embedding in existing pages

Example Conversion

MediaWiki Input:

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

HTML Output (with styling):

<style>
  table {
    border-collapse: collapse;
    width: 100%;
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
  }
  th, td {
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  th {
    background-color: #8b5cf6;
    color: white;
    font-weight: bold;
  }
  tr:nth-child(even) {
    background-color: #f9fafb;
  }
  tr:hover {
    background-color: #f3f4f6;
  }
</style>

<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Name</th>
      <th>Age</th>
      <th>City</th>
      <th>Department</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>John Doe</td>
      <td>28</td>
      <td>New York</td>
      <td>Engineering</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Jane Smith</td>
      <td>34</td>
      <td>London</td>
      <td>Marketing</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

Common Use Cases

• Wikipedia Export: Export Wikipedia tables to HTML for websites
• Website Integration: Embed wiki tables in HTML pages
• Documentation: Convert wiki documentation tables to HTML
• Email Templates: Create HTML tables for email campaigns
• CMS Content: Add wiki tables to WordPress, Drupal, or other CMS
• Web Applications: Display wiki data tables in web apps

HTML Features

• Semantic Markup: Uses proper <thead>, <tbody>, <th>, and <td> tags
• Accessibility: Screen reader friendly with proper structure
• Modern CSS: Uses CSS3 features like :nth-child and :hover
• Responsive: Tables adapt to different screen sizes

CSS Customization

The included CSS provides:

• Purple header background (#8b5cf6)
• Striped rows for better readability
• Hover effects for interactive feel
• Professional borders and spacing
• Clean, modern typography

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

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 HTML Converter

Do I need to host this tool on a server to use it?

No. The converter runs fully in your browser. You can use it directly on this site, and all parsing and HTML generation happen client-side.

Can I use the generated HTML inside my existing website or CMS?

Yes. If you only need the table, copy everything between the <table> and </table> tags. If you need a standalone page, enable the HTML wrapper option and use the full document structure.

What if my MediaWiki table contains links or formatting?

This tool focuses on converting the core table structure (rows and cells). Basic text content is preserved, but complex wiki markup such as nested templates or advanced formatting may not render exactly as in the original wiki.

Why does the tool escape characters like < and & in cells?

HTML requires special characters to be escaped to remain valid and safe. The converter escapes characters such as <, >, and & so that your table renders correctly and avoids breaking the surrounding HTML.

Can I customize the CSS beyond what the tool provides?

Absolutely. You can start with the generated <style> block, then tweak colors, fonts, padding, or borders to match your design system. You can also move the CSS into a separate stylesheet if you prefer.