If you are a PC gamer or use Windows extensively, the Microsoft Store offers the series in HD. Similar to Apple and Amazon, these purchases are tied to your Microsoft account and can be downloaded through the Movies & TV app on Windows 10/11 or Xbox consoles.

Use screen recording software (OBS Studio) to capture playback in real-time. This is legal for personal, non-distributed use in many countries, though against some streaming services’ ToS. Output will be standard 1080p video. This is time-consuming (one hour per episode) and quality may be slightly lower.

If you want to own the files and watch them without an internet connection—perhaps on a long flight or during a power outage—purchasing digital copies is the best route.

The highest quality and most ownership-like method: buy used Blu-rays or DVDs and rip them.

: While TNG has left Netflix in the U.S. and several other regions, it remains available in select international markets. If it is available in your region, you can use the Netflix app’s "Download" feature. 2. Digital Stores (Permanent Downloads)