# CDS Convert
> by Complete Discovery Source

Canonical page: https://apphub.relativity.com/solutions/cds-convert
Marketplace: Relativity
Last updated: 2026-08-26
Logo: https://assets.partnerfleet.app/xfifofw5vbnb88kbg5uufid74p09

## At a glance
- Use Case: [Legal Hold, Collection and Import](https://apphub.relativity.com/t/categories/legal-hold), [Short Messages (RSMF)](https://apphub.relativity.com/t/categories/short-messages-rsmf)
- Relativity Version Supported: RelativityOne, Relativity Server 2023, Relativity Server 2022, Relativity Server 2021, RelativityOne Gov
- Badge: RelativityOne

## Call to actions
- [Website](https://cdslegal.com/)
- [Download the Brochure](https://relativity.com/relativity/assets/pdf/cds-convert-brochure.pdf)

## About
Structured data converter to Relativity Short Message Format (RSMF)Chat applications and mobile data are becoming increasingly prevalent in business, with more than 650,000 organizations using Microsoft Teams, and 600,000 organizations using Slack. With the outbreak of COVID-19, usage increased dramatically. Microsoft Teams went from 30 million to 75 million users in one month; the platform has grown to 250 million users in 2 years.Very few eDiscovery processing tools update their software often enough to keep up with the changes within these applications. CDS Convert allows you to take these complex, varied data formats and convert them into an easily reviewable format that resembles the native application/s. Using the Relativity Short Message Format (RSMF) eliminates the need for custom workflows or secondary platforms to conduct a review. Without any additional training, reviewers are off and running using a format which is easy to redact and disclose.Supported platforms include, but are not limited to:BloombergDiscordFacebookMicrosoft TeamsProofpointSlackTwitterWeChatWhatsAppJiraZenDesk

## Key Benefits
Numerous structured data formats can be converted to a unified format with conversation threading and metadata/text extractionPre-conversion reports provide early insights into your data including room names, participants, date ranges, number of messages and attachment countsSelectively convert specified rooms and conversationsFilter by date, and split messages during conversionView chat participants with contact information and avatar imagesKeyword search and highlightingTimeline View identifies keyword responsive messagesFilter conversations in Relativity to show/hide specific users, join/leave messages, disclaimers, and apply date rangesImages, emojis, gifs and attachments display inline to review within the chatBuilt-in imaging and redaction for disclosure of documentsFilter conversations and save selected messages as new documents directly within the Relativity viewer