{"id":96015,"date":"2025-06-19T05:06:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T05:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/19\/new-code-in-spotifys-app-references-the-long-awaited-lossless-tier\/"},"modified":"2025-06-19T05:06:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T05:06:15","slug":"new-code-in-spotifys-app-references-the-long-awaited-lossless-tier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/19\/new-code-in-spotifys-app-references-the-long-awaited-lossless-tier\/","title":{"rendered":"New code in Spotify’s app references the long-awaited ‘lossless’ tier"},"content":{"rendered":"


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It\u2019s been over four years since Spotify first announced<\/a> its plans to launch a lossless audio tier that has yet to arrive. <\/p>\n

After numerous leaks and teases from company execs, we know better than to start hoping that the long-delayed service could be finally nearing arrival. <\/p>\n

But newly added references in the music app\u2019s code suggest the lossless service is at least still under development and could even be getting closer to launch.<\/p>\n

According<\/a> to technologist and reverse engineer Chris Messina, a number of references to \u201clossless\u201d have popped up in Wednesday\u2019s build of the Spotify desktop app.<\/p>\n

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Image Credits:<\/strong>screenshot from Chris Messina<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

These code snippets mainly refer to help cards that would appear to inform the end user about what the lossless tier offers and how to use or troubleshoot the service.<\/p>\n

For instance, one card says, \u201cLossless music, now in premium,\u201d while another describes it as the \u201cbest sound quality on Spotify for music in up to 24-bit\/44.1 kHz.\u201d <\/p>\n

Some of the cards warn users that particular songs aren\u2019t available in lossless or when their device has bad connectivity, which could affect playback. Another notes that lossless music is \u201cbest enjoyed on devices compatible with Spotify Connect and\/or wired devices.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Image Credits:<\/strong>screenshot from Chris Messina<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition, Reddit user u\/bendotlc noted<\/a> that other changes were seen in the latest version of the mobile app, where the code now mentions lossless: \u201cSay hello to the best sound quality on Spotify. Listen to high-fidelity music in up to 24-bit\/44.1 kHz.\u201d The Redditor claims the feature is actually present in the app, but is currently disabled. (TechCrunch confirmed these claims with data provided by Appsensa, see below.) <\/p>\n

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Image Credits:<\/strong>Mobile data provided by Appsensa (opens in a new window)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Of course, code references don\u2019t mean the lossless feature is coming anytime soon. <\/p>\n

As we\u2019ve seen in previous years, leaks<\/a> and code references<\/a> have appeared before, and yet the high-quality audio tier never arrived.<\/p>\n

When asked directly about lossless and other plans for premium tiers on recent earnings<\/a> calls<\/a> with investors, Spotify execs, including CEO Daniel Ek, would only hint that the company was investing in premium products for \u201csuper fans.\u201d They wouldn\u2019t give a time frame on when these or any other higher-quality streaming options would finally launch.<\/p>\n

Most recently, Spotify Chief Business Officer Alex Norstrom told investors on the Q1 2025 call that Spotify was still investing in more premium tiers. <\/p>\n

\u201cNow, with regards to higher tiers, we see great potential in them as we\u2019ve mentioned before,\u201d he said. \u201cSo creating higher tiers around new offerings is something we are working towards as it really opens up new opportunities to delight users,\u201d Norstrom said at the time.<\/p>\n

When Spotify first announced its plans for Spotify HiFi<\/a>, as it was then called, in 2021, it said that the service would offer users music in \u201cCD-quality, lossless audio format.\u201d It had run tests<\/a> of a lossless option in the years before this, however.<\/p>\n

Eventually, Spotify pointed to licensing issues<\/a> as the reason for its delay in launching. <\/p>\n

In what could be promising news on that front, the streamer signed new deals with labels including Warner Music<\/a> and Universal Music Group<\/a> in early 2025, which could pave the way for the lossless tier \u2014 or so music fans hope.<\/p>\n

Bloomberg<\/a> also reported earlier this year that a premium Music Pro tier would launch later in 2025, which would include high-quality streaming, remixing, and other features.<\/p>\n

Spotify declined to comment on this report. <\/p>\n

Updated after publication with additional data from Spotify\u2019s mobile app. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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