MediaWiki to Textile Converter

About MediaWiki to Textile Converter

Convert MediaWiki table markup to Textile format for use in Redmine, Textpattern, and other Textile-based content management systems. Textile is a lightweight markup language with simple table syntax.

Key Features

• Header Support: Toggle header row with |_. syntax
• Cell Alignment: Choose left (<.), center (=.), or right (>.) alignment
• Special Character Escaping: Properly escapes Textile special characters
• MediaWiki Parser: Accurately parses MediaWiki table syntax
• Redmine Compatible: Works with Redmine project management
• Textpattern Compatible: Works with Textpattern CMS
• File Upload: Upload .wiki files directly
• Instant Preview: Real-time conversion as you type
• Copy & Download: Easy export as .textile file

How to Use

1. Input MediaWiki Table: Paste your MediaWiki table markup or upload a .wiki file
2. Configure Options: Choose header and alignment settings
3. Review Output: The Textile markup updates automatically
4. Export: Copy to clipboard or download as .textile file

Textile Table Syntax

• |_. Header: Header cells start with |_.
• | Data: Regular cells start with |
• <.: Left alignment
• =.: Center alignment
• >.: Right alignment
• |: End of row marker

Example Conversion

MediaWiki Input:

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

Textile Output (Left Aligned):

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

Common Use Cases

• Redmine Documentation: Import Wikipedia tables into Redmine wikis
• Textpattern CMS: Add tables to Textpattern articles
• Project Management: Document project data in Redmine
• Content Migration: Move data from MediaWiki to Textile systems
• Technical Writing: Create formatted tables for documentation
• Issue Tracking: Add data tables to Redmine issues

Textile Compatibility

This converter generates standard Textile markup that works with:

• Redmine (project management and issue tracking)
• Textpattern (content management system)
• GitHub Flavored Markdown (partial support)
• Any system supporting Textile markup

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

Alignment Options

• Left (<.): Aligns cell content to the left (default)
• Center (=.): Centers cell content
• Right (>.): Aligns cell content to the right

Special Character Handling

The converter automatically escapes Textile special characters:

• Asterisks (*) for bold/italic
• Underscores (_) for emphasis
• Carets (^) for superscript
• Tildes (~) for subscript
• At signs (@) for code
• Square brackets ([]) for links

Tips for Best Results

• Choose appropriate alignment for your data type (numbers right, text left)
• Use header row for column names
• Keep cell content concise for better readability
• Test the output in your Textile system before publishing
• Consider mobile users when creating wide tables
• Use consistent formatting across all cells

Privacy & Security

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