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Spotify adopts Apple HLS for video podcasts so creators can monetize on Apple Podcasts easily
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Published on 14 May 2026
Creators won’t need to change their existing workflow
Spotify says it will adopt Apple’s HLS streaming technology for video podcasts, enabling Spotify-hosted shows to distribute and monetize on Apple Podcasts without requiring creators to rework their current setup. HLS dynamically adjusts video quality in real time based on a listener’s network speed, aiming to reduce buffering and avoid sudden quality drops. Spotify plans a rollout later this year and is pairing it with expanded creator earning tools, plus partner integrations. Separately, Spotify says Libsyn and others can publish directly to Spotify.
- Spotify will use Apple’s HLS for video podcasts on Apple Podcasts
- The switch is designed to work without changing creators’ current workflows
- HLS adapts video quality in real time to match network speeds
- Spotify says the upgrade rollout comes later this year
- New earning options include direct sales and Spotify Partner Program access
- Integration support includes hosts like Libsyn, Podigee, and Audioboom
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