After years of speculation, delays, and teasers, Spotify has officially started rolling out Lossless audio streaming to Premium subscribers. First announced back in 2021 and often thought abandoned, the long-awaited feature is finally here.
The rollout began on September 10, 2025, and will expand to over 50 countries by October. Among the first regions to gain access are the U.S., U.K., Germany, Japan, Australia, Portugal, and Sweden. France is not in the first wave but is expected to follow soon.
What Exactly Is Lossless Audio?
Most streaming platformsâincluding Spotify until nowâcompress music files to reduce file size, offering âstandard,â âhigh,â or âvery highâ quality. While fine for casual listening, compression removes audio data, slightly reducing sound richness.
Lossless audio, however, preserves the original recording. On Spotify, tracks are delivered in FLAC format at 24-bit / 44.1 kHzâthe same quality as a CD. This means listeners hear music exactly as it was recorded, without losing detail.
How to Enable Spotify Lossless
Once available on your account, enabling Lossless is simple:
- Open the Spotify app.
- Go to Settings â Preferences & Privacy.
- Select Media Content Quality.
- Switch to Lossless (FLAC) for Wi-Fi, mobile data, and/or downloads.
A âLosslessâ indicator will appear in the Now Playing view whenever you stream in CD-quality audio. Note: youâll need to repeat this setup on each device.
Device Compatibility
Spotify Lossless is supported on mobile, desktop, and tablet, along with devices using Spotify Connect.
Compatible brands include:
- đ§ Sony, Bose, Samsung, Sennheiser (already supported)
- đ Sonos and Amazon Echo (coming next month)
â ď¸ Important: Bluetooth connections still compress audio, meaning you wonât fully benefit from Lossless. For the best experience, use a wired headset, a Spotify Connect device, or a DAC-powered sound system.
Spotify Lossless vs. Hi-Res Audio
While Spotify Lossless is a big step forward, it stops at 24-bit / 44.1 kHz (CD quality). Competing services like Apple Music, Tidal, and Qobuz go further, offering Hi-Res audio up to 24-bit / 192 kHz.
Is that difference noticeable? For most listeners, not reallyâunless you own high-end equipment and have trained ears. But audiophiles may still prefer Hi-Res services.
Spotify could eventually launch a higher-tier Hi-Res plan, but for now, CD-quality audio is the companyâs answer to growing competition.
Final Thoughts
Spotify has finally delivered on a promise made years ago: Lossless audio streaming is real, and itâs rolling out now to Premium users worldwide.
For most listeners, this upgrade will bring richer, more detailed soundâespecially with the right hardware. And while it doesnât match the Hi-Res offerings of Tidal or Apple Music, it positions Spotify to stay competitive in the streaming wars.
đ If youâre a Premium subscriber, keep an eye out for the Lossless option in your app settings over the coming weeks.
Source :Â Spotify
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