DokuWiki to MediaWiki Converter
Processing entirely on your device — large files may take a moment.
DokuWiki Markup and MediaWiki Wikitext exist for different jobs: DokuWiki markup powers one of the most popular self-hosted wiki engines — plain-text syntax stored in files rather than a database, common on intranets and documentation servers. Convert wiki pages to Markdown/Word for offline docs, or push Markdown content into a MediaWiki instance in its native markup.
This converter runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly — your files never leave your device, nothing is uploaded, and there are no watermarks, sign-ups or queues. Drop in several files at once to convert them as a batch.
How DokuWiki compares to MediaWiki
| DokuWiki | MediaWiki | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | Plain-text wiki markup | Wikitext + templates |
| Best for | Team documentation, intranet wikis | Wikis and knowledge bases |
How to convert DokuWiki to MediaWiki
- 1
Select your files
Select your DokuWiki file.
- 2
Convert instantly
The file is first converted to markdown (an interchange format that keeps headings, lists and paragraphs), then rebuilt into the target format.
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Download results
Download the MediaWiki — structure preserved, heavy layout simplified.
About the DokuWiki format
DokuWiki is a file-based wiki engine that stores pages as plain-text markup instead of a database — the reason it dominates intranets, docs servers and anything that must survive without MySQL. Its syntax uses == headings ==, **bold**, and indented lists.
Migrating a DokuWiki means converting hundreds of pages out of its syntax. Pandoc reads the full grammar, so a namespace of pages becomes Markdown or Word documents in one pass.
+Strengths
- ✓File-based — no database to back up
- ✓Clean readable syntax
!Limitations
- −Plugins extend syntax non-portably
- −Small ecosystem outside DokuWiki itself
About the MediaWiki format
MediaWiki wikitext is the markup behind Wikipedia and its thousands of clones: =Headings=, [[internal links]], {{templates}} and <ref> citations. An enormous amount of public knowledge — encyclopedic, historical, technical — exists only in this syntax.
Wikis rarely export gracefully, and Markdown tools rarely import wikitext at all. A converter lets you take wiki content into proper documents (Word, EPUB, Markdown) — or publish your Markdown content back into a wiki in its own dialect.
+Strengths
- ✓The format of Wikipedia-scale knowledge bases
- ✓Templates and citations as first-class citizens
- ✓Versioned and linked by the wiki engine
!Limitations
- −Dialects vary between wiki farms
- −Templates rarely convert meaningfully
- −Readability suffers without a wiki renderer
Why convert DokuWiki to MediaWiki?
There is a concrete reason this conversion exists: Plugins extend syntax non-portably MediaWiki sidesteps that — The format of Wikipedia-scale knowledge bases If that is your situation, the tool above settles it in seconds, entirely on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is this DokuWiki to MediaWiki converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily conversion limits. The site is supported by advertising.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device — that is what makes it instant and private.
Does it work on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android?
Yes. Anything with a modern browser works: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. No software installation is required.
Is there a file size limit for DokuWiki to MediaWiki?
The only limit is your device's memory, since nothing is uploaded. Files up to a few hundred megabytes work fine on a modern desktop browser; very large files simply take a little longer.
Will the layout of my DokuWiki file be preserved exactly?
This converter renders your DokuWiki content into MediaWiki with pages, proportions and images kept as close to the original as the target format allows. Use the preview before downloading to confirm it looks the way you expect.
Does the conversion work offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded, the conversion itself runs entirely inside your browser — you can even disconnect and keep converting. No file ever touches a server.