Could Spotify’s Premium Tier Finally Get Lossless Audio?

Recent leaks suggest that Spotify’s highly anticipated lossless audio tier may soon become a reality. After four years of waiting, new hope has emerged following the discovery of in-app code and images hinting at lossless audio capabilities.

A reverse engineer uncovered code within the Spotify app that explicitly mentions “Lossless music, now in premium. Introducing the best sound quality on Spotify: for music in up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz.” This code, along with an animation for headphone optimization for lossless audio, offers strong evidence of Spotify’s progress.

Further fueling speculation, leaked images from the Spotify PC app, shared on Reddit, show the availability of lossless audio. While reportedly limited to brief playback periods initially, these images reveal the use of 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC files, aligning with the previously discovered in-app code. These images also show features such as headphone compatibility optimization tools.

The authenticity of these leaks remains unconfirmed. However, their alignment with previous hints from Spotify’s CEO, plus the company’s purported plans for a premium “Music Pro tier” with enhanced audio features, increases the likelihood of an imminent lossless audio launch. This new tier is supposedly launching later in the year and is expected to offer AI remixing and concert ticket access.

While the leaked information sparks optimism, it’s essential to approach it cautiously. The possibility of the lossless audio tier being part of this testing phase is high. For users eager to experience lossless audio immediately, alternatives like Apple Music already provide this capability.

The long wait for lossless audio on Spotify may finally be nearing its end. While confirmation is still pending, the convergence of multiple leaks and reported plans strongly suggests significant progress in integrating this highly requested feature.