Katarzyna Petru
After years of announcements and endless rumors, Spotify has finally delivered something fans have been asking for a long time – lossless audio quality, or Spotify Lossless. This is not another experiment or test on selected accounts. Since September 2025, the new feature has been gradually rolled out to users, and now it seems that it has practically reached all Premium subscribers. Importantly – at no additional cost.
FLAC instead of MP3. Finally, studio quality on Spotify
Until now, the highest streaming quality on Spotify, described in the app as "Very high," meant a bitrate of 320 kb/s – practically lossy compressed files. For most people, this was "good enough," but not for those who know what true FLAC sounds like.
The new Spotify Lossless mode uses FLAC format with 24-bit / 44.1 kHz parameters, exactly like the one used in recording studios. Thanks to this, no detail is lost from the recordings – vocals have more air, the bass is fuller, and the soundstage is wide and natural.
Activation is simple: just go to
Settings → Media content quality → Lossless.
Equipment Matters
Spotify doesn't mention it directly, but you will only hear the difference if you have equipment that can showcase it. Cheap Bluetooth headphones won't deliver the full details – the signal is compressed there by codecs like AAC or SBC.
If you really want to feel the difference, it's worth connecting wired headphones, a DAC, or good audio monitors. Alternatively – a device compatible with Spotify Connect and FLAC playback.
Phased implementation, but Poland is already on the list
A new quality is being introduced in a phased manner in over 50 countries, and full availability – also in Poland – is expected by the end of October 2025. Spotify is not sending notifications about the new feature, so it's best to simply check the settings and see if the "Lossless" option has appeared yet.
It's also worth remembering that not the entire catalog of the service has been converted to FLAC yet – primarily, the most popular albums and playlists are being prioritized. The process will take time, but the direction is already clear.
Spotify is back in the game
For years, Apple Music and Amazon Music have outpaced Spotify by offering lossless streaming at the standard subscription price. Now Spotify is finally catching up – and in the best possible way: with no additional fees, in studio quality, and as part of the existing subscription.
For some it's a detail, for others – the most important Spotify update in years. Finally, one can say: Spotify sounds as it always should have.
