File formats

Details of the file formats used by  RevMan:

RevMan 5 file (.rm5)

The main file format used by RevMan for reviews. Each .rm5 file is an xml file containing a single review.

Supporting files:

• Definition for all review types (INT/MET/DIA/UMB/FLX): review-schemas-5.3.zip

Study Exchange format (.xml)

You can use the Import Studies function to import new studies (including identifiers, references and characteristics), but also update existing studies. The study information you want to add or update must be in a special study exchange XML format.

• XSD definition: study_exchange_1_0.xsd (packed in zip file)

See also the reference management files.