Is Spotify’s HiFi Streaming Finally About to Launch?
Spotify users have been waiting a long time—over four years—for high-fidelity audio to arrive on the platform. The long-promised HiFi tier, which would bring CD-quality, lossless streaming, seems to be making progress behind the scenes, according to new findings in Spotify’s app code.
As reported by TechCrunch, tech researcher Chris Messina, known for uncovering unreleased features by exploring app code, recently discovered new references to “lossless music” within Spotify’s desktop application. These mentions appear in support-related sections of the app’s code, suggesting Spotify is preparing its platform for an official rollout.
One line found in the code reads: “Lossless music, now in premium,” and another introduces “the best sound quality on Spotify: for music up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz.” Although these updates are not yet visible in the live version of the app, their presence indicates Spotify may be laying the groundwork for the launch of this long-awaited feature.
An additional feature dubbed “Optimize” also appears in the code, accompanied by a new animation. While details are scarce, it may serve as a headphone calibration tool, potentially aimed at enhancing playback on high-end audio gear.
Though no official release date is mentioned, these backend additions likely reflect internal preparations—possibly including help documentation—for a future launch.
Earlier this year, reports suggested that HiFi would be introduced through a new add-on tier called Music Pro, which would cost an additional $5.99 per month on top of the $11.99 Premium plan. This aligns with Spotify’s rumored strategy to offer HiFi as a premium add-on rather than as part of the existing subscription.
As the competition in lossless audio intensifies—with Apple Music, Amazon Music Unlimited, and Tidal already offering high-fidelity streaming—Spotify’s continued delay has led many audiophiles to explore other platforms. However, with these latest developments, fans of the service may not have to wait much longer for a serious upgrade in sound quality.
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