Earlier today (22), LINE Officially announced the launch of a new subscription system “LINE Premium” service is expected to be launched in the first half of 2026. The monthly fee is NT$165, and advanced functions can be tried for free in the first month. For many users who feel that there is not enough space in their LINE photo albums and that their photos and videos expire easily, this Premium subscription is a big boon.
In addition to upgrading the photo album to directly store videos and original quality photos without compression, you can also enjoy functions such as personal file clones, advanced backup, and customization of icons and fonts. Even better, subscribing members can also receive multiple rewards from LINE family services at the same time, such as exclusive discounts on LINE shopping, travel, gifts and music.
LINE Premium subscription system is now available! Launched in the first half of 2026, with a monthly payment of NT$165 and major upgrades in features
At the LINE CONVERGE 2025 press conference held today (22nd), LINE officially announced that the “LINE Premium” subscription membership plan will be launched in Taiwan in the first half of 2026. This service has been launched in Japan, Thailand and other places before, and has been well received by many users. Taiwanese users can finally experience more complete LINE ecosystem functions. The official announcement is that the subscription fee is NT$165 per month, and a free trial period for the first month is provided so that everyone can first experience whether the advanced features meet their needs.
LINE officials also revealed that they will continue to launch more exclusive features for Premium members in the future, such as “message schedule delivery” and “incognito recovery messages” and other practical tools, showing that LINE intends to build Premium into a complete solution that integrates communication, content and cloud backup.
LINE Premium’s first wave of 5 advanced features
1. Free switching of multiple personal files
LINE Premium allows users to create up to 3 different sets of personal profiles (the default “main profile” and 2 sets of self-selected profiles for Premium members), such as for work, family, and socializing with friends. Each set of files can be set with different photo stickers, nicknames and display objects, allowing you to present the most appropriate image in different situations. Don’t want your colleagues to see your weekend nickname? Just switch to the private profile.
2. Photo album function upgrade: supports video and original image quality uploading
In the past, LINE photo albums could only upload photos, and videos could only be stored in chat rooms, and they would expire and disappear after a long time. Premium users can now save videos directly from chat rooms to photo albums. A single video can be up to 5 minutes long and 200MB in size. It can store up to 100 videos and a total of 1,000 photos and videos.
Even better, Premium members can upload original quality photos to share with the group, and non-members can also view them (but cannot upload videos), which is very suitable for family groups or work sharing.
3. Advanced backup: all data is automatically saved in the cloud
In the past, the free version of LINE could only back up text messages, but Premium members can fully back up all content in the chat room, including photos, videos, voice messages, files, etc., to the LINE cloud.
The backup capacity is capped at 100GB, and backups can be imported across platforms regardless of iOS or Android systems, so you no longer have to worry about losing precious memories or work files when changing devices.
4. Application icon customization
LINE Premium members can freely choose from a variety of colorful application icons, and limited theme icons co-branded with well-known IPs will be launched from time to time in the future. For example, cute character styles, minimalist texture styles, or limited-time collaboration styles can make your LINE look more personal.
5. More font types: Chatting can also be stylish
In addition to the free version’s preset fonts and coriander fonts, Premium members will be able to unlock more font options, from cute handwriting styles to elegant and detailed fonts, giving each message a different atmosphere when reading it. For users who like customization, this can be said to be full of sincerity.
4 family service rewards exclusive to LINE Premium members
1. LINE Shopping: Enjoy LINE POINTS red envelopes every month
Premium members can get 50 LINE POINTS every month (can be used when a single purchase reaches NT$599), and new members can get an additional 168 points when joining for the first time. This is quite a bargain for users who often shop on LINE.
2. LINE Travel: You can double your rewards when traveling abroad
You can receive 100 LINE POINTS red envelopes every month (can be bound for use if you spend NT$5,000 or more), and new members will get an additional 500 points. It is suitable for travel groups who often book air tickets and hotels, and it is equivalent to direct cash discount for travel expenses.
3. LINE gift: receive coupon combination every month
Premium members can receive a total of NT$250 in store coupons every month (can be used when spending NT$1,000 or more), and new members will receive an additional NT$50 coupon when they join for the first time. If you want to give gifts during festivals or buy birthday gifts, you can save a fortune.
4. LINE MUSIC: 3 free pieces of music of your choice every month
Members can freely choose 3 pieces of music as LINE ringtones, answer bells or chat background music, worth approximately NT$30. For users who like to customize their LINE experience, this benefit makes music more integrated into their lives.
Conclusion
The launch of LINE Premium is not only an upgrade in multi-functional integration, but also a step towards a “complete ecosystem membership system” for LINE. LINE has gradually expanded from its original free chat service to video, shopping, travel, music, cloud backup and other fields. LINE obviously wants to create a “one-stop” life platform. For Taiwanese users, the most practical thing is the advanced backup and album upgrade functions, which ensure that all photos, videos, and voice data are safely saved, and they no longer have to worry about expired content.
If you often use LINE to deal with work or life matters, the multi-account file switching function provided by Premium can also help you divide roles more effectively; and for users who love beauty and personalization, customizing fonts and icons is even more fun. Overall, LINE Premium is not just a functional upgrade, but a key step in evolving LINE from a communication software into a “life platform.”
Source: KOCPC Chinese