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A black graduation cap with a gold tassel rests atop a neat stack of books against a soft pastel gradient background
A black graduation cap with a gold tassel rests atop a neat stack of books against a soft pastel gradient background

About this illustration

This clean 3D render features a classic graduation cap balanced on a stack of hardcover books against a smooth pastel gradient background. It works perfectly for graduation announcements, education-related blog posts, and academic achievement graphics.

Prompt: “3D render of a graduation cap on a stack of books, pastel background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-lit render perfectly matching the brief with no visible artifacts, only minor very subtle uniformity to the book spines that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: graduation cap stack of books · education 3d render · graduation background · academic achievement graphic

Direct file: 1408×1408 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this graduation cap on stack of books 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: “Graduation Cap On Stack Of Books” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/graduation-cap-on-stack-of-books-b28c8693) — 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 “3D render of a graduation cap on a stack of books, pastel background” and 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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