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16-bit pixel art of a snowy Christmas village at night with glowing cottage windows and string lights

About this illustration

A retro 16-bit pixel art scene of a quiet snow-covered Christmas village at night, complete with curling chimney smoke, glowing cottage windows and twinkling string lights. Perfect for holiday game assets, seasonal web graphics and festive digital backgrounds.

Prompt: “pixel art of a snowy Christmas village at night with string lights between cottages and smoke curling from chimneys, no people, retro 16-bit style” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image matches the brief perfectly with crisp consistent pixel art styling, no visible artifacts, and warm cohesive festive lighting.

Also searched as: 16 bit winter scene · snowy holiday illustration · retro christmas background

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this pixel art christmas village 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: “Pixel Art Christmas Village” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/pixel-art-christmas-village-e58692f0) — 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 “pixel art of a snowy Christmas village at night with string lights between cottages and smoke curling from chimneys, no people, retro 16-bit style” 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 holidays & seasons images like this?
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