Spotify Is Testing A Feature That Syncs Physical Books With Audiobooks

Spotify Is Experimenting With Page-Based Audiobook Syncing

Spotify appears to be working on a new audiobook feature designed to bridge physical books and audiobooks. Code discovered in recent versions of the app points to a system that can sync audiobook progress with printed books or e-books by scanning pages using a smartphone camera.

The feature, currently referred to as Page Match in internal code, was uncovered by a tipster and is not yet available to users. Spotify has not officially announced it, but the references suggest active development rather than a dormant experiment.

How Page Match Is Designed To Work

Scan A Page To Sync Audiobook Progress

Page Match is built around user interaction with a physical book. When reading a printed copy, users would be able to scan a page using their phone. Spotify would then adjust the audiobook playback position to match that page, allowing listening to resume from the same point.

This approach removes the need to manually scrub through an audiobook to find the correct chapter or timestamp. It is designed for users who switch between reading and listening rather than sticking to one format.

Reverse Syncing From Audio To Print

The code also suggests Page Match can work in reverse. If a user has been listening to an audiobook, Spotify may indicate which page they are currently on, allowing them to continue reading from the correct spot in the physical or digital book.

This two-way syncing hints at deeper integration between audiobook metadata and text-based editions, assuming Spotify has access to accurate page mapping data.

Availability And Limitations

Spotify has not provided a release timeline for Page Match. The feature is still under development, and there is no confirmation that it will ship in its current form.

Based on how Spotify handles audiobooks today, Page Match is expected to be limited to Premium subscribers and only available in regions where Spotify already offers audiobooks. Markets without audiobook support are unlikely to receive the feature if it launches.

Spotify’s audiobook catalog currently operates under a time-based model, with Premium users receiving a monthly listening allowance before additional charges apply. Page Match would build on that system rather than replace it.

Recent Spotify Changes Provide Context

Spotify has been expanding beyond music over the past few years, investing heavily in podcasts and audiobooks. The company recently added social features such as Request to Jam in messages and increased U.S. subscription prices across several plans.

Page Match fits into that broader strategy by making audiobooks more flexible rather than simply increasing catalog size. Whether it becomes a widely used feature depends on accuracy, regional availability, and whether users are willing to scan pages as part of their listening workflow.

For now, Page Match remains an unannounced feature under development, with no confirmation on when or if it will be released publicly.

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