Can I use this drifting smoke particles black 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: “Drifting Smoke Particles Black Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/drifting-smoke-particles-black-background-d38303d1) — 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 “smoke dissolving into fine drifting particles on the right side, on a pure black background” 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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Drifting Smoke Particles Black Background

Wispy white smoke dissolving into fine drifting particles against a solid pure black background

About this illustration

Translucent curling white smoke spreads from the right edge, breaking into fine scattered drifting specks on an empty matte black background. This asset provides generous negative space, perfect for overlaying on graphic designs, titles, or moody atmospheric compositions.

Prompt: “smoke dissolving into fine drifting particles on the right side, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image perfectly matches the brief, with smooth natural smoke movement, clean empty negative space, and no visible flaws or artefacts, making it highly usable for design work.

Also searched as: smoke background · particle effect · wispy smoke overlay · dissolving particles

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this drifting smoke particles black 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: “Drifting Smoke Particles Black Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/drifting-smoke-particles-black-background-d38303d1) — 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 “smoke dissolving into fine drifting particles on the right side, on a pure black background” 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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