After nearly four years of anticipation, Spotify‘s long-promised HiFi tier appears to be gaining momentum once again, as references to “lossless” audio have been discovered in the company’s desktop and mobile app code in June 2025. These code snippets primarily consist of user interface elements designed to inform subscribers and promote the premium audio experience, though no actual playable lossless functionality is yet implemented in current builds. Help cards provide details about lossless music quality of up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz, positioning it as the best sound quality available on the platform.
Spotify initially announced its intentions to deliver CD-quality lossless audio back in 2021, following early testing phases that generated significant user excitement. However, the launch faced persistent delays, with licensing challenges emerging as the primary roadblock. Recent developments suggest the Swedish streaming giant may finally be making progress, as new agreements with Warner Music and Universal Music Group secured in early 2025 potentially paved the way for a lossless audio rollout.
The timing of this rediscovery coincides with Bloomberg’s reporting on Spotify’s planned “Music Pro” tier, expected to launch in late 2025. This premium offering would bundle lossless streaming with additional features like remixing tools, AI-powered song mixing capabilities, and exclusive concert ticket access. The company may incorporate this offering into its rumored Supremium tier that would also include audiobooks as a key component. Pricing is rumored to be approximately $5.99 monthly on top of existing plans, with regional variations offering more affordable rates in developing markets.
Industry observers question whether Spotify’s late arrival to the high-fidelity audio space will hamper adoption, particularly as competitors like Apple Music and Amazon Music Unlimited already include lossless streaming in their standard subscriptions. The strategic addition of concert perks and AI features suggests Spotify recognizes that audio quality alone may no longer suffice as a premium selling point.
For patient Spotify users who have waited since 2021, the reappearance of lossless references signals the feature hasn’t been abandoned. However, with multiple false starts and years of delays, many remain skeptical about when—or if—Spotify’s HiFi dreams will finally materialize into a tangible offering worth the additional subscription cost.
