Can I use this dark smoky presentation background illustration for free, commercially?

Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Dark Smoky Presentation Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/dark-smoky-presentation-background-32487f1f) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this illustration?

The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.

Is this illustration AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “presentation background of smoky black with a faint teal glow along a curved horizon at the bottom, open space above” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.

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Dark Smoky Presentation Background — Free Stock Illustration (HD JPG)

Dark smoky black background with a faint teal glow along a curved bottom horizon and empty open upper space

About this illustration

This moody, minimalist background features soft smoky black tones paired with a subtle glowing teal curved horizon. The large empty upper area is ideal for placing text, presentation content or graphic overlays.

Prompt: “presentation background of smoky black with a faint teal glow along a curved horizon at the bottom, open space above” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Fully matches the brief, has a smooth atmospheric gradient, usable copy space, and no visible defects or artefacts.

Also searched as: dark presentation background · teal glow horizon · copy space background · curved horizon backdrop

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this dark smoky presentation background illustration for free, commercially?: Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Dark Smoky Presentation Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/dark-smoky-presentation-background-32487f1f) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?: The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this illustration AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “presentation background of smoky black with a faint teal glow along a curved horizon at the bottom, open space above” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more backgrounds images like this?: Browse the Backgrounds collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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