Unlike some upscales that re-encode audio to lossy AAC, this 2020 release preserved the original track from the DVDs, only repackaged it into an MKV container. For audiophiles, this was a relief: the majestic Deep Space Nine theme song (with its haunting French horn melody) remained uncompromised.
| Feature | | Euripides (2022) | Original DVD (480i) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Resolution | 1080p | 4K (downscaled to 1080p often) | 480i | | AI Model | Topaz Gaia v2.1 | ESRGAN (HiFaceGAN) | N/A | | Grain Preservation | Moderate (some smoothing) | High (heavier grain look) | Raw (crushed) | | File Size (S01) | ~45 GB | ~150 GB | ~15 GB | | Best For | General watching on a TV | Archiving / Artifact hunting | CRT monitors | i--- Star Trek Deep Space 9 S01 Ai Upscale 1080p- -2020
You might find other DS9 upscales online—some from 2018, some from 2023. The release is special for three technical reasons: Unlike some upscales that re-encode audio to lossy
The primary achievement of the 1080p upscale is the restoration of . Deep Space Nine was a darker, grittier show than its predecessors, often using shadows and complex lighting to establish its "frontier" atmosphere. In the original standard definition, these details often collapsed into a muddy brown or grey blur. The AI upscale clarifies these contrast levels, allowing viewers to appreciate the intricate set designs and the subtle prosthetic work on characters like Odo and Quark that was previously lost to low resolution. The Limitations of AI The release is special for three technical reasons:
Thus, the fan AI upscale remains the definitive way to watch Deep Space Nine on a modern screen. The is particularly valuable because: