How to distribute hi-res audio

Want to give your fans the best possible listening experience?

You can now distribute hi-res audio through your Identity Music dashboard!

Keep reading to learn which platforms accept hi-res audio and the requirements for your files...

Apple Music will automatically label your release with the Hi-Res Lossless badge if every track in the release meets their 24-bit specifications.

Audio must be 24-bit with one of the following sample rates:

TIDAL will apply the 'Max' badge when all tracks in your release are delivered in 24-bit format.

Amazon Music will apply the 'Ultra HD' badge to any release whose tracks all meet their HD specifications as follows:

Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers will be able to tap the 'Ultra HD' badge in their app to view detailed track specs of your music.

Specific requirements for Qobuz remain TBC, but files will likely need to be 24-bit and lossless to qualify for the 'Hi-Res Audio' badge.

Specific requirements for Beatport remain TBC, but files will likely need to be 24-bit and lossless to qualify for the 'High-Quality WAV' badge.

Specific requirements for KKBOX remain TBC, but files will likely need to be 24-bit and lossless to qualify for the 'HD Audio Streaming' badge.