Spotify is rolling out Lossless audio streaming for its Premium subscribers, delivering higher-quality sound in up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC.
Why it matters
Lossless has been one of the most requested Spotify features, long missing as rivals like Apple Music and Tidal have offered it for years. For Spotify, it’s a move to keep its Premium tier competitive and appealing to audiophiles.
How it works
- Premium users will see a notification once the feature is available in their market.
- Settings allow listeners to choose quality levels (Low, Normal, High, Very High, and now Lossless) across Wi-Fi, cellular, and downloads.
- Lossless will be available on mobile, desktop, tablets, and most Spotify Connect devices from brands like Sony, Bose, Samsung, and Sennheiser. Support for Sonos and Amazon devices comes next month.
Between the lines
Bluetooth connections can’t transmit true lossless due to bandwidth limits, so Spotify recommends wired headphones or Spotify Connect for the best experience.
What they’re saying:
“The wait is finally over; we’re so excited lossless sound is rolling out to Premium subscribers,” said Gustav Gyllenhammar, VP Subscriptions at Spotify.
Rollout
The feature is launching gradually across 50+ markets through October. Early access has started in the U.S., UK, Germany, Japan, Australia, and several European countries.
