Spotify Rolls Out Lossless Audio Streaming for Premium Subscribers

In a move that has been long anticipated by music enthusiasts, Spotify is now rolling out lossless, CD-quality audio streaming for its premium subscribers. The feature, which preserves the original audio quality without compression, has been in the works for several years, with the company first teasing its plans in 2021.

After facing multiple delays, primarily due to licensing issues, Spotify is finally making good on its promise. As of October 2025, the lossless streaming option is being made available to users in over 50 countries around the world. This includes markets such as Australia, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, the US, and the UK.

To access the lossless audio, users will need to manually enable the feature on each of their devices. The setting can be found in the app's Settings and Privacy menu, under the "Media Quality" section. While the lossless streaming is available across devices, the setting does not automatically apply to all the devices linked to a user's Spotify account.

One key limitation is that lossless streaming may not be possible on Bluetooth-connected devices due to bandwidth constraints. In such cases, users will need to utilize Spotify Connect to stream the high-quality audio over Wi-Fi, connecting to compatible devices from brands like Bose, Yamaha, and Bluesound.

With this launch, Spotify aims to catch up to its competitors, such as Apple Music and Amazon Music, which have already introduced lossless streaming options in recent years. The company claims that the lossless feature covers "nearly every track" in its expansive 100-million-song library, though there may still be some exceptions.