Automatic Slipsheet Generation for Audio, Video & Office Exhibits

Courts require PDF exhibits, but evidence comes in all formats. ExhibitPrep auto-generates professional slipsheets for 20+ unsupported file types.

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The Non-PDF Evidence Problem

You have a deposition video (MP4) as Exhibit C. Courts require all exhibits in PDF format for the binder. You can't convert video to PDF. What do you do?

Use a slipsheet: A PDF placeholder page with file metadata. Include it in your exhibit binder, provide the actual video file separately.

Supported Slipsheet File Types

Audio Files

Recorded phone calls, depositions, 911 calls, voicemails

MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC

Video Files

Deposition videos, surveillance footage, body cam

MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WEBM

Office Documents

Word docs, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint decks

DOCX, XLSX, PPTX

How Slipsheet Generation Works (5 Steps)

Upload Non-PDF File

Drag and drop or select audio (MP3, WAV), video (MP4, MOV), or office files (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX).

ExhibitPrep Auto-Detects File Type

System recognizes unsupported formats and automatically generates slipsheet with file metadata.

Slipsheet Shows File Details

Generated PDF includes file name, type, size, format, and color-coded icon (Blue=Audio, Red=Video, Green=Office).

Stamp Slipsheet as Exhibit

Apply exhibit label to slipsheet just like regular PDF exhibits (Exhibit A, Exhibit 1, etc.).

Include in Exhibit Binder

Combine slipsheet with other PDF exhibits. Maintain original digital file separately for playback.

Slipsheet Contents & Formatting

What Appears on Each Slipsheet:

File Name & Extension: Original filename exactly as uploaded (e.g., "deposition_video.mp4")
File Type Description: Human-readable format (e.g., "MP4 Video File", "MP3 Audio Recording")
File Size: Displayed in MB or KB for easy verification
Category Messaging: Context-specific labels ("Audio Recording Exhibit", "Video File Exhibit", "Office Document")
Color-Coded Icon: Visual identification (Blue circle=Audio, Red square=Video, Green document=Office)
Generation Timestamp: Date/time slipsheet was created for record-keeping

Real-World Use Cases

Deposition Video Exhibits (MP4)

Remote deposition recorded as MP4 file. Generate slipsheet for Exhibit A, include in binder. Provide actual video file on USB drive labeled "Exhibit A - Deposition Video.mp4".

Recorded Phone Call Exhibits (MP3/WAV)

Client recorded threatening phone calls as evidence. Generate slipsheet for each call (Exhibit 5, 6, 7). Include slipsheets in binder, provide audio files digitally with matching filenames.

Excel Spreadsheet Exhibits (XLSX)

Complex damages calculation in Excel with formulas. Convert to PDF for main exhibit, but also provide slipsheet + original XLSX file so opposing counsel can verify formulas.

Surveillance Footage (MOV/AVI)

Security camera footage showing incident. Generate slipsheet for Exhibit 12, include timestamp and camera location in exhibit description. Provide video file separately for playback in court.

Court Compliance & Best Practices

Check Local Rules

Jurisdictions vary on slipsheet requirements. Most courts accept them for multimedia evidence, but verify with clerk or local rules before filing.

Sequential Numbering

Treat slipsheets like regular exhibits. Number sequentially (Exhibit A, B, C) regardless of file type. Don't create separate numbering for video exhibits.

Match Digital Files

Name digital files to match exhibit labels: "Exhibit_C_deposition_video.mp4", "Exhibit_D_phone_call.mp3". This prevents confusion during trial.

Test Before Court

Verify all digital files play correctly before trial. Bring backup copies on USB drive. Confirm courtroom has playback equipment for video/audio exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a slipsheet for court exhibits?

A slipsheet is a placeholder PDF page that represents a non-PDF file (audio, video, office document) in your exhibit binder. It contains metadata about the original file including name, type, size, and format. Courts accept slipsheets when the actual evidence cannot be converted to PDF, such as video recordings or audio files.

Do courts accept slipsheets for exhibits?

Most courts accept slipsheets for non-PDF evidence like audio recordings, video files, and multimedia exhibits. However, requirements vary by jurisdiction. Check your local court rules. Typically, you include the slipsheet in your exhibit binder and provide the actual digital file on a USB drive or via electronic submission.

What file types need slipsheets?

Slipsheets are needed for: (1) Audio files (MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC), (2) Video files (MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WEBM), (3) Office documents you want to preserve in original format (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX). ExhibitPrep auto-generates slipsheets for 20+ unsupported file types with color-coded icons for easy identification.

Can I convert video to PDF instead of using a slipsheet?

No. Video files cannot be meaningfully converted to PDF since PDF is a static document format. Slipsheets are the court-accepted solution for video exhibits. The slipsheet goes in your exhibit binder, while the actual MP4/MOV file is provided separately on USB drive or uploaded to court e-filing system.

How do I submit slipsheet exhibits to court?

Submit slipsheets in two parts: (1) Include the stamped slipsheet PDF in your exhibit binder with sequential numbering (Exhibit A, B, C), (2) Provide the actual digital files separately via USB drive, CD/DVD, or electronic filing system. Label digital files to match exhibit numbers (e.g., 'Exhibit_A_deposition_video.mp4').

What information appears on slipsheets?

ExhibitPrep slipsheets contain: (1) File name and extension, (2) File type and format description, (3) File size in MB/KB, (4) Category-specific messaging (e.g., 'Audio Recording Exhibit', 'Video File Exhibit'), (5) Color-coded icon (Blue=Audio, Red=Video, Green=Office), (6) Generation timestamp. This gives judges all necessary context about the digital evidence.