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Format Your Evidence Data

Download these templates, fill them in Excel or Google Sheets, then upload to ExtractPhone. Every column is documented so your data imports cleanly every time.

Evidence Templates

Four Templates. Every Evidence Type.

Formatted exactly as ExtractPhone expects. Download, fill in your data, save as CSV, upload.

SMS / Text Messages

Import complete message threads from any messaging platform. Captures sender, recipient, message content, delivery type, and platform so each record is court-ready.

Columns
datetimefrom_namefrom_numberto_nameto_numbermessagetypeplatform
Preview — 3 example rows
datetimefrom_namefrom_numberto_nameto_numbermessagetypeplatform
2024-03-1509:14:22John Doe+18585550101Jane Smith+16195550202Can you meet at 3?sentiMessage
2024-03-1509:17:05Jane Smith+16195550202John Doe+18585550101Yes. Same place.receivediMessage
2024-03-1509:31:44John Doe+18585550101Jane Smith+16195550202[Message deleted]deletedWhatsApp

Call Log

Document every inbound and outbound call with duration and call classification. Missed and blocked calls are included so the full call picture is preserved for analysis.

Columns
datetimenumbercontact_nameduration_secondstype
Preview — 3 example rows
datetimenumbercontact_nameduration_secondstype
2024-03-1508:02:11+18585550101John Doe342incoming
2024-03-1511:45:30+17605550303Unknown0missed
2024-03-1514:20:08+16195550202Jane Smith1204outgoing

Contacts

Export and document the address book. Secondary numbers, organization affiliations, and relationship notes give investigators the full contact context alongside call and message records.

Columns
full_namephone_primaryphone_secondaryemailorganizationrelationshipnotes
Preview — 3 example rows
full_namephone_primaryphone_secondaryemailorganizationrelationshipnotes
John Doe+18585550101+18585550109john@example.comAcme CorpcolleagueFormer supervisor
Jane Smith+16195550202jane@example.comfamilySister
Unknown Caller+17605550303unknownCalled 14x in March

Photos Metadata

Capture EXIF and GPS data extracted from device photos. GPS coordinates, camera model, and file metadata create a verifiable timeline of where a device was and when photos were taken.

Columns
filenamedate_takentime_takengps_latitudegps_longitudelocation_namecamera_makecamera_modelfile_size_mbresolution
Preview — 3 example rows
filenamedate_takentime_takengps_latgps_lonlocation_namecamera_makecamera_modelsize_mbresolution
IMG_4821.jpg2024-03-1509:14:0232.7157-117.1611San Diego, CAAppleiPhone 15 Pro4.24032x3024
IMG_4822.jpg2024-03-1509:16:3832.7160-117.1608San Diego, CAAppleiPhone 15 Pro3.84032x3024
screenshot_001.png2024-03-1511:02:55AppleiPhone 15 Pro0.61290x2796
Step-by-Step

How to Use These Templates

Six steps from download to a court-ready evidence report.

STEP 01

Download the Template

Click any download button above. Your browser saves a .csv file with headers and example rows already populated.

STEP 02

Open in Excel or Google Sheets

Open directly in Excel or import into Google Sheets via File → Import. All columns map correctly on first open.

STEP 03

Delete the Example Rows

Remove rows 2 through 6. Keep row 1 — that is the header row ExtractPhone requires to map columns correctly.

STEP 04

Enter Your Data

Paste or type your evidence data row by row. Dates: YYYY-MM-DD. Times: HH:MM:SS. Phone numbers in E.164 format recommended.

STEP 05

Save as CSV

Excel: File → Save As → CSV (Comma delimited). Google Sheets: File → Download → Comma-separated values.

STEP 06

Upload to ExtractPhone

Go to extractphone.com/report-generator, select your template type, and upload the CSV. Your evidence report generates instantly.