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Soft gray mist and smoke drift in from the right edge of a solid pure black frame

About this photo

Wispy, diffused gray fog rolls across a deep black background, leaving empty copy space on the left. This moody, minimalist overlay works perfectly for dramatic graphic designs, text headers and atmospheric compositing.

Prompt: “vertical gray mist rolling in from the right edge, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Fully matches the brief with natural, smooth mist texture, no artefacts, and ample usable copy space for designers.

Also searched as: mist overlay · smoke effect · fog background · dark atmospheric backdrop

Direct file: 1152×2048 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this gray mist on black background 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: “Gray Mist On Black Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/gray-mist-on-black-background-f5a87ee9) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×2048 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 photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “vertical gray mist rolling in from the right edge, on a pure black 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 backgrounds images like this?
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