Spotify’s long-awaited HiFi tier might soon become a reality, according to recent leaks from third-party sources.
The buzz began after Spicetify, a command-line interface tool for the desktop version of Spotify, shared screenshots from the platform’s v1.2.66 update showing references to new audio quality options and features.
One of the clearest signs of progress is the addition of a “Lossless” option in the audio quality settings. This setting reportedly enables up to 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC audio, aligning with CD-quality standards. Onboarding screens also reference this lossless tier, suggesting it may be exclusive to Premium subscribers.
But Spotify seems to be offering more than just lossless audio. The update hints at additional features like “cleaner, more natural sound” when used with compatible headphones. There’s also a mention of spatial audio, though details remain vague. Notably absent are references to Dolby Atmos or other specific spatial audio codecs, raising the possibility that Spotify might be developing its own proprietary spatial audio format.
Despite these promising clues, the features are currently not available to regular users. They were uncovered using Spicetify’s override product state tool, which reveals upcoming options without actually enabling them. This means users still can’t access or test the features firsthand.
Spotify originally announced its HiFi tier back in early 2021, touting it as an upgrade for audiophiles. However, plans seemed to stall after Apple Music launched its own lossless and Dolby Atmos streaming — and offered it at no additional cost. That move reportedly forced Spotify to rethink its pricing strategy and feature set.
Sources suggest that Spotify may still introduce a separate HiFi tier, potentially at a higher price, but with added content like exclusive podcasts or other premium features to justify the cost.
While these latest leaks are encouraging, no official release date has been confirmed. Whether Spotify HiFi arrives tomorrow, months from now, or never remains uncertain — but the signs are stronger than ever that something is in the works.