Lexbe eDiscovery Platform supports a number of file formats for native review as part of the Lexbe.com litigation support application. For files that include text in the file, this text is indexed into the application search engine for full-featured search and retrieval. Technical Note Details For native files uploaded to Lexbe eDiscovery Platform or as part of Lexbe eDiscovery Services using our conversion processing jobs (e.g., Native TIFF+, Native PDF+) we identify certain file types for processing and potential conversion. These file types are described below. Prior to converting files, we apply container file expansion, DeNIST and extension repair procedures. Files that we do not convert as part of our automated processing services are marked with a placeholder file, either in PDF or TIFF, depending on the service ordered. Standard File Types for Conversion We identify and attempt to convert (to TIFF or PDF, depending on the service), the following file types:
Failure to Convert Standard File Types We attempt to convert one of the standard file types above and cannot, our procedure is create a placeholder file and indicate in the database record that the file 'Failed to Convert'. The standard file types may fail to convert for a variety of reasons, including file corruption, file type mis-identification, print or data extraction and password protection. Some non-converted standard file types can be converted with manual technical support services (hourly or per GB depending on file type and issues involved). Other Files Not Converted We do not attempt to convert files other than the standard file types above. When we encounter a file type not considered 'standard', our procedure is create a placeholder file and indicate in the database record that the file was 'Not Converted'. Some non-converted non-standard file types can be converted with manual technical support services (hourly or per GB depending on file type and issues involved). Files not Converted include a number of file types, including Media Files, some Container Files, some Email Files, Database Files, and other file types, described more below. Failure to convert a file does not mean it does not contain probative evidence, only that we did not covert it with our automated procedures. These files should be reviewed and further steps to make reviewable should be considered, when appropriate. Media Files Media files (video and audio) cannot be converted to TIFF or PDF. The following is a listing of common media file types. These can be uploaded to Lexbe eDiscovery Platform, their records coded, and sometimes viewed or played depending on file type, connection speed and local browser and computer settings and installed applications. The following is a listing of common media types
Unusual Container Files As part of our automated processing, we extract ZIP and RAR files. We do not automatically extract more unusual container files. Some types we do not process include 7z, G7, Iza, Jar, Sit. We can extract many container files that we do not automatically extract as part of a separate technical processing (hourly cost). The following are common file types you may wish for us to convert in any particular file set if present. Email Files Our automated conversion processes automatically converts Outlook PST and MSG files. Other email files or stores must be manually or batch converted prior to automated processing (separate job and cost). The following are email types we do not automatically process but can process manually (separate technical support job).
Database Files Our automated conversion processes does not convert database files. If data is to be extracted, then someone should open the databases individually and query them for applicable reports, and then save as text, Excel spreadsheets or PDFs, for further processing. We do this as a manual technical support service (hourly). The following are database types we do not automatically process but may be process manually (separate technical support job), depending on type and version.
MAC Files Our automated conversion procedures do not reliably convert productivity files used for the MAC (e.g., Microsoft Office for the MAC, Apple Numbers, etc.) These files may possibly convert, depending on version and other factors, but often will not convert, misconvert or generate unhelpful internal MAC resource fork files. Mac email is also not supported (MAC native or Outlook for the MAC). We recommend that MAC productivity files be converted to MS Office for Windows version 2007 or 2010 prior to upload. Other Files Not Automatically Converted We do not automatically convert a number of file types that may include evidence. For many we can convert to PDF or TIFF with non-automatic procedures with our Lexbe eDiscovery services, but this requires a separate job and instructions. The following are common file types you may wish for us to convert in any particular file set if present.
Media Files Video and audio files can be uploaded to a case; however, Lexbe eDiscovery Platform will not play them directly in your browser. When you upload these types of files, under the original tab when you click, it will open or not depending on mime type associations. Other Notes Files of any type are not supported if they are password protected, restricted for viewing, encrypted, damaged, corrupted, etc. There are often many versions of a particular file format and not all may be supported. There are many reasons why any particular file or groups of files may not be searchable (index) or be viewable or fully viewable. If you have questions or needs for other formats, contact us at LexbeSupport. |
 | |
|
|