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Warm orange glowing light leak bleeds in from the left edge of a solid black film background

About this photo

A subtle textured orange light leak effect sits against a pure black backdrop with fine film grain and dust specks. It works perfectly as an overlay, video transition, or moody graphic design background.

Prompt: “orange light leak glowing in from the left edge on a pure black background, film look” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly with natural film grain, smooth orange glow, and clean black backdrop with no visible flaws.

Also searched as: film overlay · vintage film effect · glow overlay

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this orange film light leak 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: “Orange Film Light Leak Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/orange-film-light-leak-background-f956056d) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
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 photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “orange light leak glowing in from the left edge on a pure black background, film look” and 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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