Can I use this overcast stormy sky layers 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: “Overcast Stormy Sky Layers Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/overcast-stormy-sky-layers-background-15f53386) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1152×2016 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 blue grey background: photograph of a heavy overcast sky, soft layered clouds with a paler band near the horizon” 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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Overcast Stormy Sky Layers Background — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Vertical frame of heavy layered overcast clouds with a pale soft band near the lower horizon

About this photo

Calm moody heavy overcast sky features soft stacked cloud layers in cool blue-gray tones with a paler misty band near the bottom. It provides ample empty copy space ideal for moody design backgrounds, weather graphics, or atmospheric overlays.

Prompt: “vertical blue grey background: photograph of a heavy overcast sky, soft layered clouds with a paler band near the horizon” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.8/10): Closely matches the brief with natural soft cloud layering, accurate cool tones, no visible artefacts, and usable negative copy space for design use.

Also searched as: overcast sky background · stormy cloud layers · blue grey sky · heavy overcast clouds · moody sky background

Direct file: 1152×2016 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this overcast stormy sky layers 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: “Overcast Stormy Sky Layers Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/overcast-stormy-sky-layers-background-15f53386) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1152×2016 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 blue grey background: photograph of a heavy overcast sky, soft layered clouds with a paler band near the horizon” 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?: Browse the Backgrounds collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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