Markdown · MediaWiki to MD
Convert MediaWiki to Markdown
Convert MediaWiki markup to clean Markdown. Handles `==H==` headings, `* lists`, `[[links]]`, `'''bold'''`, and `<ref>` footnotes. Ideal for wiki-to-static-site migrations.
Free, no signup. Up to 1 MB per request.
This tool handles
- ==Header== hierarchy up to ====H4====
- '''bold''' and ''italic''
- [[internal]] and [url external] links
- <ref> footnotes → GFM [^N]
Not in scope
- Wikitables ({| … |} syntax)
- Infoboxes and complex templates
- [[Category:…]] metadata tags
Try it live with the widget above — paste and see the output instantly. For the items under “Not in scope,” the migration guide below covers workarounds and when to use a different tool.
MediaWiki to Markdown examples
Paste real MediaWiki in the left column, see the Markdown output on the right.
How MediaWiki-to-Markdown conversion works
Paste wiki markup — Paste your MediaWiki source into the input field.
Convert — Click Convert — headers, bold/italic, links, and references are mapped to Markdown.
Copy — Copy the Markdown or download as `.md`.
MediaWiki edge cases we handle
References collected at end
`<ref>` footnotes become sequential `[^N]` markers with definitions appended to the end of the document, following GFM footnote conventions.
Internal links need URL normalization
`[[Page Name]]` becomes `[Page Name](Page Name)`. If your destination uses slugified URLs (Hugo, Jekyll), run a post-conversion pass to normalize.
Templates become comments
`{{infobox}}` and similar templates become `<!-- template: name -->` comments preserving the name. You reconstruct the data manually or with custom components on the target.
Category tags need stripping
`[[Category:Physics]]` converts as a regular link. Strip these from the source before conversion or remove from the output.
Frequently asked questions
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