Spotify Introduces Lossless Audio for Premium Subscribers
Spotify has officially rolled out Lossless audio for Premium users, bringing higher fidelity sound to the world’s most popular streaming service. With support for up to 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC, subscribers now have the option to enjoy nearly every song in a studio-quality listening experience.
Where and How to Listen
Lossless audio is available across mobile, desktop, and tablet apps, as well as through Spotify Connect on supported devices from brands like Sony, Bose, Samsung, Sennheiser, and more. Expanded support for Sonos and Amazon devices is expected next month.
The feature is rolling out gradually to more than 50 markets worldwide. Premium users in Australia, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, the US, and the UK are among the first to get access. Users will see a notification within the app once Lossless becomes available to them.
Control Over Your Listening
Subscribers can fine-tune their streaming preferences with custom settings for Wi-Fi, cellular, and downloads. Options now range from Low, Normal, High, Very High, and the new Lossless tier. Spotify also provides data usage guidance for each setting so listeners can balance quality with connectivity.
How to Enable Lossless
Once the rollout reaches your account:
Open Spotify Settings.
Navigate to Audio Quality.
Select Lossless under streaming and/or download options.
For more details, visit Spotify’s official announcement on For the Record.
While Lossless audio offers crystal-clear sound, it comes with a few considerations:
Equipment matters: To truly appreciate the upgrade, listeners need high-quality, wired headphones or speakers. Bluetooth typically compresses audio, which reduces the benefits of Lossless playback.
Data usage: Lossless files are significantly larger than compressed formats. Streaming over cellular or limited Wi-Fi may impact data plans and performance.
Final Note
For audiophiles and music enthusiasts, Spotify’s Lossless rollout is an exciting step toward higher-quality streaming. For casual listeners, the difference may be subtle but the option is now there for those ready to explore music in its purest form.