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Black graduation cap and rolled diploma tied with navy ribbon rest on a light wooden table

About this photo

Clean, well-lit flat lay of graduation regalia on a light wood table, with soft natural lighting and ample copy space. This neutral, polished shot is ideal for graduation announcement, education milestone, and commencement design projects.

Prompt: “graduation cap and a rolled diploma tied with a ribbon on a wooden table” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.8/10): Sharp, well-composed image matching the brief perfectly, with natural soft lighting, no visible artefacts, and a shallow depth of field that frames the subjects clearly.

Also searched as: commencement photo · graduation flat lay · education milestone · diploma scroll

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this graduation cap and diploma 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: “Graduation Cap And Diploma” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/graduation-cap-and-diploma-62dd9178) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “graduation cap and a rolled diploma tied with a ribbon on a wooden table” 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 education images like this?
Browse the Education collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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