Introduction: What is the RSMF Metadata Extractor?

The RSMF Metadata Extractor is a purpose-built tool designed to extract metadata from Relativity Short Message Format (RSMF) files. These files often contain communication records from Slack, Microsoft Teams, and SMS, commonly used in legal discovery, compliance audits, and internal investigations.

🔧 What Is RSMF and Why Metadata Extraction Matters

RSMF is a file format used in Relativity to structure chat conversations into reviewable formats. Metadata such as timestamps, participant IDs, and message types are crucial in legal review and audit trails. The RSMF Metadata Extractor helps legal teams automate and streamline this process.

• Sender/Receiver information
• Message timestamps
• Attachment metadata
• Conversation threads and context

🔧 Key Features of the RSMF Metadata Extractor

📁 Multi-Chat Format Support

Extract metadata from Slack, Teams, SMS, and other short message platforms.

⚙️ Output to CSV & JSON

Flexible export formats that integrate easily with Excel, Relativity, or any eDiscovery platform.

🔐 Local File Processing

Keep your data secure — no cloud uploads required.

⚡ Bulk File Support

Upload and process hundreds of RSMF files in one batch.

🧠 Why Choose the RSMF Metadata Extractor?

• Saves time on manual metadata extraction
• Maintains accuracy for legal documentation
• Compatible with all major eDiscovery workflows
• Fully offline for complete data privacy

📌 Real-World Use Cases

• Legal document review from Slack or Teams
• Compliance investigations in corporate settings
• HR investigations involving internal chats
• Regulatory submissions requiring metadata audit

🧰 Related Tools from eDiscoveryMart (Internal Links)

• Opticon to Searchable PDF
• Relativity Mass Downloader
• RSMF Metadata Extractor
• Bates Numbering Generator

🌐 Outbound Resources (Add to “Learn More” section)

• What is OCR? – Wikipedia
• Best Practices for Legal Document Review

📥 Output Formats & Compatibility

• Output: .csv, .json
• Compatible with Relativity, Excel, and analytics tools
• Works on Windows-based systems

📝 Step-by-Step: How to Use the RSMF Metadata Extractor

1. Upload your RSMF files
2. Select output format (CSV or JSON)
3. Click “Extract”
4. Download and review extracted metadata in your preferred tool

🔐 Data Privacy & Security

All files are processed locally. No data is sent to the cloud, making the tool fully compliant with client confidentiality and data protection policies.

📣 Final Thoughts

The RSMF Metadata Extractor is a must-have for law firms, investigators, and compliance teams managing Slack, Teams, or SMS data. By offering fast, secure, and structured metadata extraction, this tool ensures your litigation or audit workflows stay efficient and compliant.