Spotify is gearing up to launch its long-awaited lossless music tier.
Code within Spotify's desktop app, web player, and iPhone app suggests the imminent arrival of lossless audio.
Lossless audio retains all audio data from the original recording.
Spotify's lossless audio is expected to be 24-bit at 44.1 kHz.
The code hints at the availability of lossless audio for streaming or downloading within the Spotify app on iPhone.
In February, reports suggested that Spotify might introduce a Music Pro subscription tier with higher-quality audio, remixing tools, and concert ticket access for an additional cost.
The launch date for Spotify's lossless audio remains unclear, with a potential release later this year.
Spotify initially announced plans for a Hi-Fi tier with lossless audio in 2021.
Apple Music had made most songs available in lossless audio in 2021 at no extra cost, making Spotify's delayed rollout possibly include additional fees.