When CBS Paramount remastered The Next Generation , they had to go back to the original film reels and re-edit the entire show from scratch. It was an expensive process that reportedly didn't generate enough Blu-ray sales to justify the cost. Consequently, CBS decided not to remaster DS9 or Voyager .
The "i---" release is the "Goldilocks" version. The Euripides upscale is more faithful to film grain but requires immense storage. The i--- upscale is clean, watchable, and efficient. i--- Star Trek Deep Space 9 S01 Ai Upscale 1080p- -2020
Note to readers: Always support official releases. Purchase the Deep Space Nine DVDs or digital copies before seeking out fan restorations. When CBS Paramount remastered The Next Generation ,
It is important to note that these fan upscales exist in a legal grey area. They are unauthorized distributions of copyrighted material. CBS/Paramount retains all rights to Star Trek. The "i---" release is the "Goldilocks" version
: While the original source is 480p, these projects upscaled the footage to 1080p (and sometimes even 4K before compressing back to a cleaner 1080p).