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MySQL to BBCode Converter

Transform MySQL database dumps into BBCode table markup for forums and bulletin boards

MySQL Input

BBCode Output

About MySQL to BBCode Converter

Convert MySQL database dumps (CREATE TABLE and INSERT statements) to BBCode table format for use in forums and bulletin boards. BBCode (Bulletin Board Code) is a lightweight markup language used in many online forums.

Key Features

  • Multiple Table Styles: Simple, bordered, or striped table layouts
  • Header Support: Use [th] tags for header rows from MySQL column names
  • Cell Alignment: Left, center, or right alignment options
  • Special Character Escaping: Properly escapes [ and ] characters
  • Forum Compatible: Works with phpBB, vBulletin, MyBB, and other forum software
  • Smart Parsing: Extracts column names and data from MySQL dumps
  • File Download: Save as .bbcode file

How to Use

  1. Input MySQL Data: Paste your MySQL CREATE TABLE and INSERT statements or upload a .sql file
  2. Choose Style: Select table style (simple, bordered, or striped)
  3. Set Alignment: Choose cell alignment (left, center, or right)
  4. Configure Header: Toggle header row with [th] tags
  5. Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your BBCode

Table Styles

  • Simple: Basic [table] tag without styling
  • Bordered: [table border=1] with visible borders
  • Striped: [table class=striped] with alternating row colors

Example Conversion

MySQL Input:

CREATE TABLE employees (
  id INT,
  name VARCHAR(100),
  age INT,
  city VARCHAR(50)
);

INSERT INTO employees VALUES (1, 'John Doe', 28, 'New York');
INSERT INTO employees VALUES (2, 'Jane Smith', 34, 'London');

BBCode Output (Bordered):

[table border=1]
[tr]
[th]id[/th]
[th]name[/th]
[th]age[/th]
[th]city[/th]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]1[/td]
[td]John Doe[/td]
[td]28[/td]
[td]New York[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]2[/td]
[td]Jane Smith[/td]
[td]34[/td]
[td]London[/td]
[/tr]
[/table]

Common Use Cases

  • Database Sharing: Share MySQL query results in forum discussions
  • Technical Support: Display database structure and sample data in support forums
  • Gaming Communities: Share player statistics and leaderboards from game databases
  • Documentation: Convert database documentation for forum wikis
  • Data Presentation: Present MySQL data in a forum-friendly format

Supported Forums

This converter generates BBCode compatible with:

  • phpBB: Popular open-source forum software
  • vBulletin: Commercial forum platform
  • MyBB: Free and open-source forum software
  • SMF: Simple Machines Forum
  • IPB: Invision Power Board
  • XenForo: Modern forum platform

BBCode Tags Used

  • [table]: Table container
  • [tr]: Table row
  • [th]: Table header cell (from MySQL column names)
  • [td]: Table data cell
  • align=: Cell alignment attribute
  • border=: Border width attribute
  • class=: CSS class attribute

Supported MySQL Syntax

  • CREATE TABLE: Extracts column names for headers
  • INSERT INTO: Parses data values from INSERT statements
  • Data Types: Handles all MySQL data types (VARCHAR, INT, DECIMAL, etc.)
  • Quoted Strings: Handles single and double quotes with proper escaping

Privacy & Security

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