The transition from "Extra Quality" to modern standards has been rapid. The industry has moved through several distinct phases:
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: Most major studios have digitized their entire back-catalogs. Content that was once labeled "Extra Quality" is now usually available in higher native resolutions on official platforms.
: Legacy file-sharing sites often host "wrappers" or "adware" disguised as video codecs.