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Close-up of a worker's hands using pliers to strip insulation from a blue copper wire at a workbench.

About this photo

Sharp close-up of hands working with electrical pliers and copper wire, with a blurred power supply unit in the background. Ideal for electrical work, wiring, and industrial repair themed design projects.

Prompt: “close-up of a mixed-race electrician's hands stripping insulation from a copper wire with pliers” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (7.5/10): Well composed, sharp close-up with natural lighting; minor very subtle details on the wire are slightly imperfect but do not prevent the image from being fully usable.

Also searched as: electrician hands stripping wire · electrical work close up · wire stripping pliers · industrial wiring repair

Direct file: 1280×1280 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this electrician stripping copper wire photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo 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: “Electrician Stripping Copper Wire” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/electrician-stripping-copper-wire-f35217aa) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1280×1280 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “close-up of a mixed-race electrician's hands stripping insulation from a copper wire with pliers” 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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