Univik Smarsh Archive Converter

Yes — this is the primary differentiator. The converter reads supervision_metadata.csv (review status, flags, reviewer ID, annotation text, escalation reason) and review_audit_trail.csv (reviewer actions with timestamps). This data is embedded into the converted output in all formats. For PDF production the supervision fields appear in document properties. For EML output they appear as X-headers. This metadata is required to prove timely supervision under FINRA Rule 3110 during examination responses.

Yes. Smarsh converts Bloomberg Message, ICE Chat, Refinitiv Eikon, Teams and other non-email channels to EML representation in the archive. The converter processes these EML representations alongside standard email, identifying each message's original channel type from the message_inventory.csv. The channel identifier is preserved in the converted output so Bloomberg transcripts and ICE Chat conversations remain distinguishable from email messages in the output archive.

No, completely offline. Once you have downloaded the Smarsh export package (PST or EML+ZIP files plus the metadata CSVs), the converter requires no Smarsh login, no API connection and no internet access. All conversion runs locally on your Windows machine. This is particularly important when processing compliance data including flagged messages and reviewer annotations that must not leave the local environment.

Minimal requirements:

• OS: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 or 7
• RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended for large multi-custodian exports)
• Disk: 50 MB installation plus space for output files
• Framework: .NET Framework 4.8 or higher

No Outlook, no Smarsh client and no internet connection required on the conversion machine.

Yes. The converter reads supervision status from the supervision_metadata.csv and exposes it as a filter in the preview interface. Select Flagged in the status filter to limit the conversion to only messages that were flagged during Smarsh supervision review. This is the standard approach for producing flagged-message exports for internal investigations or FINRA examination responses.

Free trial converts the first 25 messages per archive. All features fully functional: supervision_metadata.csv reading, review audit trail, all 10+ output formats, channel type filtering and preview. No time limit. Verify that supervision metadata and Bloomberg channel handling meet your requirements before purchasing ($29 personal, $99 business).

Steps: (1) Log into Smarsh Connected Archive, (2) Go to eDiscovery → Search, (3) Set custodian, date range, channel type and review status filters, (4) Click Search, (5) Select all results, (6) Click Export and choose PST or EML format, (7) Enable Include Supervision Metadata and Include Review Audit Trail, (8) Name the job and click Start Export, (9) Go to eDiscovery → Export Jobs and download when complete. See the full guide at How to Export from Smarsh.

Yes. Convert each custodian's Smarsh PST to MBOX format. MBOX files import directly into Google Workspace using Google's migration tools or third-party tools like BitTitan. Supervision metadata is preserved in MBOX X-headers so the review history travels with the messages into Google Workspace.

The converter's supervision metadata preservation is designed for FINRA Rule 3110 (supervision, including proof of timely review), SEC Rule 17a-4 (broker-dealer records retention), CFTC (commodities and swap dealer recordkeeping) and MiFID II (EU investment firm communication recording). The review audit trail timestamps in the converted output directly answer the “was this message reviewed within the required timeframe?” examination question for all four frameworks.