MediaWiki to Markdown Converter

About MediaWiki to Markdown Converter

Convert MediaWiki table markup to GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) table format. Perfect for creating README files, documentation, GitHub wikis, and any platform that supports Markdown.

Key Features

• GitHub Flavored Markdown: Generates GFM-compatible table syntax
• Column Alignment: Support for left, center, right, or default alignment
• Header Support: Toggle header row formatting
• MediaWiki Parser: Accurately parses MediaWiki table syntax
• Automatic Padding: Ensures all rows have consistent column counts
• File Upload: Upload .wiki files directly
• Copy & Download: Easy export to .md files

How to Use

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

Alignment Options

• Default: | --- | - No specific alignment
• Left: | :--- | - Left-aligned columns
• Center: | :---: | - Center-aligned columns
• Right: | ---: | - Right-aligned columns

Example Conversion

MediaWiki Input:

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

Markdown Output:

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

Common Use Cases

• GitHub README: Add tables to repository README files
• Documentation: Convert wiki tables for documentation sites
• GitHub Wikis: Migrate MediaWiki content to GitHub wikis
• GitLab/Bitbucket: Create tables for GitLab and Bitbucket markdown
• Static Site Generators: Use with Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby, etc.
• Markdown Editors: Import wiki tables into Typora, Mark Text, etc.

GitHub Flavored Markdown

The converter generates GFM-compatible tables that work on:

• GitHub (repositories, wikis, issues, pull requests)
• GitLab (repositories, wikis, merge requests)
• Bitbucket (repositories, wikis)
• Stack Overflow and Stack Exchange
• Reddit (with RES extension)
• Discord and Slack (with formatting)
• Most static site generators (Jekyll, Hugo, etc.)

Markdown Table Syntax

GitHub Flavored Markdown table format:

• Pipes (|): Separate columns
• Header Row: First row with column names
• Separator Row: Second row with dashes (---)
• Data Rows: Subsequent rows with data
• Alignment: Use colons (:) in separator row

Alignment Syntax

| Left | Center | Right | Default |
| :--- | :---: | ---: | --- |
| Text | Text | Text | Text |

Tips for Best Results

• Use header row for better table readability
• Choose appropriate alignment for your data (numbers often right-aligned)
• Keep cell content concise for better mobile display
• Test the output in your target platform's preview
• Use alignment to improve visual hierarchy
• Consider table width for responsive design

Platform Compatibility

• GitHub: Full support including alignment
• GitLab: Full support with all features
• Bitbucket: Full support for GFM tables
• Jekyll: Works with kramdown and other processors
• Hugo: Full support with Goldmark
• Gatsby: Works with remark plugins
• VS Code: Preview works perfectly

Advanced Features

• Automatic Padding: Ensures consistent column counts across rows
• Empty Cell Handling: Properly handles missing data
• Special Characters: Preserves most characters (escape pipes with backslash if needed)
• Multi-line Support: Use HTML <br> tags for line breaks within cells

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

FAQ

What types of MediaWiki tables are supported?

This tool supports standard MediaWiki table markup that starts with {| and ends with |}, using ! for headers, |- for row separators, and |/|| for data cells.

Does the converter preserve all table formatting?

The converter focuses on table structure (rows, columns, and cell content) and generates clean GitHub Flavored Markdown. Visual styling, classes, and other MediaWiki-specific attributes are not preserved because Markdown tables do not support them directly.

How are alignment options applied?

The alignment option controls the separator row under the header. For example, left alignment uses :---, center uses :---:, and right uses ---:. These alignments are recognized by most GFM-compatible renderers.

What happens if my table has no header row?

If you disable the header option or your MediaWiki table does not include a header row, the converter treats the first data row as the header row in the Markdown output so that a valid Markdown table is still produced.

Is any of my table data uploaded to a server?

No. All parsing and conversion happen locally in your browser. Your MediaWiki table content is never sent to any server, ensuring your data remains private.

Privacy & Security

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