MediaWiki to MediaWiki Converter

About MediaWiki to MediaWiki Converter

Format, clean, and optimize MediaWiki table markup with various formatting options. Perfect for standardizing wiki tables, cleaning up messy markup, and applying consistent formatting.

Key Features

• Format Styles: Choose between readable (with newlines) or compact formatting
• Attribute Preservation: Keep or standardize table attributes
• Row Sorting: Alphabetically sort table rows
• Clean Output: Remove inconsistencies and standardize formatting
• Copy & Download: Easy integration into wiki pages

How to Use

1. Input MediaWiki Table: Paste your MediaWiki table markup or upload a .wiki file
2. Configure Options: Choose format style and other preferences
3. Review Output: The formatted MediaWiki markup generates automatically
4. Copy or Download: Use the cleaned markup in your wiki

Format Styles

• Readable: Includes newlines after each row for better readability in source
• Compact: Minimal whitespace for smaller file size

Options

• Preserve Table Attributes: Keep original table attributes (class, border, etc.) or use default "wikitable"
• Sort Rows Alphabetically: Sort data rows based on first column values

Example Conversion

Input (messy formatting):

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

Output (readable format):

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

Common Use Cases

• Format Cleanup: Standardize inconsistent MediaWiki table formatting
• Code Review: Make wiki markup more readable for review
• Data Sorting: Alphabetically organize table rows
• Attribute Standardization: Apply consistent table attributes
• Minification: Reduce file size with compact formatting
• Wiki Migration: Clean up tables during wiki migrations

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

Does this tool change the data in my table or only the formatting?

The converter focuses on formatting and structure. It preserves your rows, columns, and cell content while standardizing spacing, row separators, and header formatting. It does not modify the actual data values in your cells.

What is the difference between readable and compact formats?

The readable format adds line breaks and spacing to make the source markup easier for humans to read, while the compact format minimizes whitespace to reduce file size. Both produce equivalent tables when rendered on a wiki page.

What happens when I choose to preserve table attributes?

If you enable attribute preservation, the converter keeps the original attributes from the opening {| line (such as class, border, or style). If you disable it, a clean default such as class="wikitable" is used instead.

How does row sorting work?

When row sorting is enabled, data rows are sorted alphabetically based on the first column. Header rows remain at the top. This is useful for quickly organizing tables without manually reordering rows.

Is any of my wiki content uploaded to a server?

No. All parsing and reformatting 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.