When an employer or deductor downloads TDS certificates from the TRACES portal, the data is generated in a "bulk" format. These files are encrypted to protect sensitive financial data. You cannot simply open them with a standard PDF reader like Adobe.
Browse and select the zip file you downloaded from the TRACES "Requested Downloads" section. download traces pdf converter
Unzip the downloaded converter folder to a dedicated location on your desktop. When an employer or deductor downloads TDS certificates
When an employer or deductor downloads TDS certificates from the TRACES portal, the data is generated in a "bulk" format. These files are encrypted to protect sensitive financial data. You cannot simply open them with a standard PDF reader like Adobe.
Browse and select the zip file you downloaded from the TRACES "Requested Downloads" section.
Unzip the downloaded converter folder to a dedicated location on your desktop.