# Spotify brings Exclusive Mode to Windows for bit-perfect playback — but there are a few trade-offs you should know first

> Spotify has rolled out Exclusive Mode to its Windows desktop app When enabled, it gives Spotify control over your PC's audio processing It allows you to listen to music as it was mastered, but there are a few caveats…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/spotify-brings-exclusive-mode-to-windows-for-bit-perfect-playback-but-there-are-a-few-trade-offs-you-should-know-about?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69bac65a60c6b823749ae1bc)
- **Published:** 2026-03-18
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #spotify #exclusive #mode #audio #windows #desktop #perfect #playback
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/69bac65a60c6b823749ae1bc

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