Can I use this graduation cap paper cut 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: “Graduation Cap Paper Cut Art” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/graduation-cap-paper-cut-art-93dfa3fb) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this illustration?

The original is 1280×1600 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.

Is this illustration AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “paper-cut illustration of a mortarboard floating among layered clouds and gold stars, graduation” 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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Graduation Cap Paper Cut Art — Free Stock Illustration (HD JPG)

Paper cut graduation cap floats among layered paper clouds and scattered gold stars

About this illustration

Clean layered paper-cut illustration of a black graduation mortarboard set against soft stacked paper clouds and golden stars. Perfect for graduation announcement graphics, party invites, and celebratory education designs.

Prompt: “paper-cut illustration of a mortarboard floating among layered clouds and gold stars, graduation” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Well composed and cleanly rendered, closely matching the brief with no visible flaws; only a very minor oddity of a second tassel thread on the cap is noticeable on close inspection.

Also searched as: graduation illustration · celebration clouds stars · grad party background

Direct file: 1280×1600 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this graduation cap paper cut 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: “Graduation Cap Paper Cut Art” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/graduation-cap-paper-cut-art-93dfa3fb) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?: The original is 1280×1600 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this illustration AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “paper-cut illustration of a mortarboard floating among layered clouds and gold stars, graduation” 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 holidays & seasons images like this?: Browse the Holidays & Seasons collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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