TIDAL Loudness Penalty Checker
TIDAL normalises playback to about -14 LUFS integrated.
TIDAL normalises to about -14 LUFS integrated, matching Spotify's target. Loud masters are turned down; quieter ones are left alone.
TIDAL offers lossless playback, but file quality and playback volume are different questions. Check its normalisation setting before comparing the same master across services.
The -14 LUFS comparison is a guide, not a delivery rule. Upload your final file below to see an estimated reduction, then compare with a level-matched listen.
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Open the Loudness Penalty CheckerCommon questions
What LUFS should I master to for TIDAL?
There is no single delivery loudness target here. Use the comparison as an estimate and follow your distributor’s specifications.
Does TIDAL's hi-fi tier change loudness?
No - the tier changes audio quality (lossless/hi-res), not the normalisation target.
Can listeners disable normalisation on TIDAL?
Yes, in settings - but the default is on.