Spotify’s HiFi lossless streaming might really, finally, actually be coming soon

Spotify’s HiFi lossless streaming might finally be coming soon after years of waiting.
A new version of Spotify has been spotted with hidden mentions of “lossless” in its settings and device connections.
The Spicetify account, a command-line tool for customizing the Spotify client, claims to have seen code that confirms lossless streaming will be available on Spotify Connect and web player.
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek mentioned a “deluxe” version of Spotify in 2024, which could potentially include lossless streaming.
The new “Music Pro” tier, rumored to launch by the end of this year, may offer higher-quality streaming for an additional $5.99 per month compared to current subscriptions.

We’ve been waiting for Spotify’s lossless streaming for more than four years, but there are some new and promising hints that the feature might finally arrive sometime soon.

The X account for Spicetify, a command-line tool that lets you customize the Spotify client, says that a new version of Spotify includes some hidden mentions of lossless. In a screenshot the account shared, for example, lossless appears in the sidebar to connect a device. Another screenshot shows lossless as an option for streaming quality in the app’s settings. The Spicetify account also says it has seen code that lossless will be available on Spotify Connect and in the web player.

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To be clear: Spotify’s lossless streaming still isn’t available yet. But these small lossless mentions and recent reporting indicate that the company may be ready to add lossless at long last.

Spotify initially announced a “Spotify HiFi” tier in 2021 that it intended to launch that year, but that didn’t happen. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said in 2024 that the company was working on a “deluxe” version of Spotify. And in February, Bloomberg reported that Spotify was aiming to roll out a new “Music Pro” tier with features like higher-quality streaming by the end of this year. The tier could cost as much as $5.99 per month more than its current subscriptions, Bloomberg says.

Services like Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal already offer lossless streaming.

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Q. When was Spotify’s lossless streaming initially announced?

A. Spotify initially announced a “Spotify HiFi” tier in 2021.

Q. What is Spicetify, and how does it relate to Spotify’s lossless streaming?

A. Spicetify is a command-line tool that lets you customize the Spotify client, and its account has shared screenshots showing hints of lossless streaming on Spotify.

Q. Are there any recent reports indicating that Spotify is ready to add lossless streaming?

A. Yes, recent reporting indicates that Spotify may be ready to add lossless streaming, with small mentions of it appearing in the app’s settings and code.

Q. What features are expected to be included in Spotify’s new “Music Pro” tier?

A. The “Music Pro” tier is expected to include features like higher-quality streaming, although no specific details have been released yet.

Q. How much could Spotify’s new “Music Pro” tier cost per month?

A. According to Bloomberg, the “Music Pro” tier could cost as much as $5.99 more than its current subscriptions.

Q. Are there any other music streaming services that already offer lossless streaming?

A. Yes, services like Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal already offer lossless streaming.

Q. When was Spotify’s CEO Daniel Ek mentioned to be working on a “deluxe” version of Spotify?

A. In 2024, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said the company was working on a “deluxe” version of Spotify.

Q. What is the current status of Spotify’s lossless streaming feature?

A. Spotify’s lossless streaming feature is still not available yet, but there are hints that it may be coming soon.

Q. How long has Spotify been waiting to release its lossless streaming feature?

A. Spotify has been waiting for more than four years to release its lossless streaming feature.

Q. Is the “Spotify HiFi” tier still in development?

A. There is no mention of the “Spotify HiFi” tier being canceled or put on hold, but it’s unclear if it will be released this year as initially announced.