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A polished metallic gold wave frozen in motion against a plain light gray background

About this illustration

A smooth, glossy 3D rendered metallic gold wave captured mid-splash, with fine droplet details at its crest. This elegant, premium abstract asset works well for luxury branding, award design, and financial presentation backgrounds.

Prompt: “3D render of a metallic gold wave frozen in motion” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, perfectly matches the brief, with clean reflections, smooth geometry, and no visible flaws making it highly usable for design work.

Also searched as: metallic abstract · frozen liquid metal · luxury 3d render · gold splash

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this metallic gold frozen wave 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: “Metallic Gold Frozen Wave” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/metallic-gold-frozen-wave-0d0db453) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “3D render of a metallic gold wave frozen in motion” 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 abstract images like this?
Browse the Abstract collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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