Spotify announced "Spotify HiFi" in February 2021. As of late 2025, it is still in "limited testing" or bundled into expensive "Supremium" tiers in select EU countries.
Here is the truth: Even if you use a tool that saves a file with a .flac extension, the source material is still Spotify’s 320kbps compressed stream.
Most professional downloaders work similarly: they log into your account, parse your playlists, and record the stream into a FLAC container at high speeds.
Downloading copyrighted music you don't own for distribution is illegal. However, many users view these tools as a modern version of "taping the radio" for personal, offline use. Always use these tools responsibly and support the artists you love. The Future: Spotify HiFi