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 ]

Privacy & Security

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