Can I use this glowing golden smoke swirl 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: “Glowing Golden Smoke Swirl” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/glowing-golden-smoke-swirl-ae0e4270) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this illustration?

The original is 1408×1408 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 illustration AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “golden smoke swirls with glowing highlights, 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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Glowing Golden Smoke Swirl — Free Stock Illustration (HD JPG)

Wispy glowing golden smoke curls and twists against a solid pure black background

About this illustration

Luminous, swirling golden smoke with soft glowing highlights drifts upward across a seamless black backdrop. This high-contrast, elegant graphic works perfectly for luxury event designs, digital overlays, and themed background projects.

Prompt: “golden smoke swirls with glowing highlights, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Perfectly matches the brief with clean luminous detail, no artefacts, and a crisp pure black background making it fully usable as a stock background asset.

Also searched as: golden smoke background · glowing smoke overlay · black and gold abstract · gold smoke swirl

Direct file: 1408×1408 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this glowing golden smoke swirl 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: “Glowing Golden Smoke Swirl” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/glowing-golden-smoke-swirl-ae0e4270) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?: The original is 1408×1408 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 illustration AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “golden smoke swirls with glowing highlights, 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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