MediaWiki to Typst Converter
Processing entirely on your device — large files may take a moment.
MediaWiki Wikitext and Typst Markup exist for different jobs: MediaWiki wikitext is the markup behind Wikipedia and thousands of wiki farms: double-brace templates, equals-sign headings and [[links]]. Converting means moving knowledge between wikis and the rest of the document world. Convert Markdown/Word content into Typst to try the new typesetting toolchain, or bring Typst documents into Word/EPUB pipelines.
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 MediaWiki compares to Typst
| MediaWiki | Typst | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Equals-sign headings | Compiled typesetting |
| Editability | Wiki editor / any text editor | Any editor + web app |
| Structure | Wikitext + templates | Markup + scripting |
| Best for | Wikis and knowledge bases | Papers, theses, docs |
How to convert MediaWiki to Typst
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Select your files
Select your MediaWiki file.
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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 Typst — structure preserved, heavy layout simplified.
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
About the Typst format
Typst is the youngest serious typesetting system: LaTeX-grade output quality with markup as approachable as Markdown, and a compiler fast enough to run in a browser tab. Sets math with $x^2$ syntax, styles with small scripts, and has been adopted rapidly for theses, papers and documentation.
The ecosystem is young, so Typst files often need to leave for Word or EPUB pipelines — and Markdown content often needs to arrive. Conversion in both directions keeps Typst documents interoperable while the toolchain matures.
+Strengths
- ✓LaTeX-quality typesetting, Markdown-level syntax
- ✓Instant compilation with live preview
- ✓Modern scripting for styles and automation
!Limitations
- −Young ecosystem, fewer packages than LaTeX
- −Journals mostly still require LaTeX
- −Spec still evolving between releases
Why convert MediaWiki to Typst?
There is a concrete reason this conversion exists: Dialects vary between wiki farms Typst sidesteps that — LaTeX-quality typesetting, Markdown-level syntax If that is your situation, the tool above settles it in seconds, entirely on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is this MediaWiki to Typst 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 MediaWiki to Typst?
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.
Can I edit the Typst result afterwards?
That depends on the target: Typst is designed for what it does, and this converter reproduces its content faithfully rather than inventing editable structure. For heavy re-editing, work from a format built for editing and export the final version here.
Will the layout of my MediaWiki file be preserved exactly?
This converter renders your MediaWiki content into Typst 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.