Can I use this edge-on spiral galaxy art 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: “Edge-On Spiral Galaxy Art” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/edge-on-spiral-galaxy-art-2cf25c5d) — 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 “edge-on spiral galaxy with a dark dust lane, digital art” 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 science images like this?

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Edge-On Spiral Galaxy Art — Free Stock Illustration (HD JPG)

A rendered spiral galaxy with bright central core and dark interstellar dust lanes set against deep black space

About this illustration

Detailed digital illustration of a spiral galaxy with swirling stellar arms, glowing central bulge, and prominent dark dust lanes against empty cosmic space. Ideal for astronomy educational materials, space themed presentations, and science publication graphics.

Prompt: “edge-on spiral galaxy with a dark dust lane, digital art” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image matches the brief well with clean composition, atmospheric cosmic detail and no visible flaws, only slightly soft edge definition on the outermost galaxy arms.

Also searched as: edge on galaxy · space art · astronomy illustration · cosmic dust lane

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this edge-on spiral galaxy art 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: “Edge-On Spiral Galaxy Art” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/edge-on-spiral-galaxy-art-2cf25c5d) — 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 “edge-on spiral galaxy with a dark dust lane, digital art” 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 science images like this?: Browse the Science collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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