XML to MediaWiki Converter

About XML to MediaWiki Converter

Convert XML data to MediaWiki table markup format for use on Wikipedia, Wikia, and other MediaWiki-powered websites. Perfect for creating structured tables from XML data sources.

Key Features

• MediaWiki Syntax: Generates proper MediaWiki table markup with {| |} syntax
• Table Classes: Support for wikitable, sortable, and collapsible classes
• Header Support: Optional header row with ! syntax
• Special Character Escaping: Properly escapes MediaWiki special characters
• Automatic Parsing: Extracts table structure from XML automatically
• File Download: Save as .txt file for easy import

How to Use

1. Input XML Data: Paste your XML data or upload an .xml file
2. Configure Options: Choose table class and header settings
3. Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your MediaWiki markup
4. Paste to Wiki: Paste the markup directly into your MediaWiki editor

Table Class Options

• wikitable: Standard MediaWiki table with borders and styling
• wikitable sortable: Adds sortable columns (click headers to sort)
• wikitable collapsible: Makes the table collapsible with a toggle button

Example Conversion

XML Input:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<products>
  <product>
    <id>1</id>
    <name>Laptop</name>
    <price>999.99</price>
  </product>
  <product>
    <id>2</id>
    <name>Mouse</name>
    <price>24.99</price>
  </product>
</products>

MediaWiki Output:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! id
! name
! price
|-
| 1
| Laptop
| 999.99
|-
| 2
| Mouse
| 24.99
|}

Common Use Cases

• Wikipedia Articles: Create data tables for Wikipedia articles
• Wiki Documentation: Document API responses or data structures
• Comparison Tables: Build product or feature comparison tables
• Data Presentation: Present structured data in wiki format
• Knowledge Bases: Create tables for internal wikis and knowledge bases
• Collaborative Editing: Share structured data in wiki format

MediaWiki Platforms

The generated markup is compatible with:

• Wikipedia: The free encyclopedia
• Wikia/Fandom: Fan community wikis
• MediaWiki: Self-hosted wiki software
• Wikimedia Projects: Wiktionary, Wikibooks, Wikinews, etc.
• Corporate Wikis: Internal documentation platforms

XML Structure Requirements

• Root Element: Single root element containing row elements
• Row Elements: Direct children of root represent table rows
• Column Elements: Children of row elements represent columns
• Consistent Structure: All rows should have the same column structure

Special Character Handling

The converter automatically escapes MediaWiki special characters:

• Pipe (|): Escaped as |
• Exclamation (!): Escaped as !
• Curly Braces ({ }): Escaped as { and }
• Square Brackets ([ ]): Escaped as [ and ]

FAQ

• Which XML structures produce the best MediaWiki tables?

  The converter expects a single root element (such as <products> or <rows>) with multiple child elements that all share the same structure (for example, repeated <product> or <row> elements). Each repeated child becomes a table row, and its children (like <id>, <name>, <price>) become columns. This pattern aligns well with how MediaWiki tables are typically organized.

• Why does my table render incorrectly on Wikipedia?

  Rendering issues usually come from unescaped special characters, inconsistent numbers of columns, or extra whitespace. This tool already escapes the most problematic characters (pipes, braces, brackets, exclamation marks), but if your XML contains custom markup or templates, you may need to review those cells manually. Also ensure that every row has the same number of cells and that there are no stray characters before {| or after |}.

• What is the difference between wikitable, wikitable sortable, and wikitable collapsible?

  The base wikitable class gives you the standard MediaWiki styling with borders and background colors. Adding sortable makes each header clickable so users can sort rows by that column (supported on Wikipedia, Fandom, and most MediaWiki installs). Adding collapsible wraps the table in a toggle so it can be expanded or collapsed, which is useful for long tables.

• Can I add links, templates, or formatting inside table cells?

  Yes. The converter outputs plain text cells with special characters safely escaped. After generating the markup, you can manually enhance individual cells in your wiki editor by adding links (for example, [[Page]]), templates (like {{Infobox}}), or formatting (bold, italics). Just be careful not to introduce unescaped pipes or mismatched table syntax when editing.

• Is it safe to convert confidential XML data with this tool?

  Yes. All conversion logic runs entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. The XML content is not uploaded to any external server as part of this tool, so you can safely convert internal or sensitive data before deciding what (if anything) to paste into a public wiki.

Privacy & Security

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