Can I use this pixel art graduation cap and diploma 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 Graduation Cap And Diploma” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/pixel-art-graduation-cap-and-diploma-1993b662) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this illustration?

The original is 1408×1408 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.

Is this illustration AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “pixel art graduation cap and diploma with sparkles on a dark blue background, retro 16-bit style” 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 education images like this?

Browse the Education collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

Pixel Art Graduation Cap And Diploma

About this illustration

Clean retro 16-bit pixel illustration of a graduation cap and rolled diploma surrounded by glowing sparkles against a solid dark blue backdrop. Perfect for graduation announcements, school project graphics, and retro game themed educational designs.

Prompt: “pixel art graduation cap and diploma with sparkles on a dark blue background, retro 16-bit style” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly with crisp pixel work, no artefacts, and clear well-composed retro styling, with only very minor lack of extra decorative detail preventing a perfect 10 score.

Also searched as: retro graduation icon · graduation cap diploma · 16-bit school graphic

Direct file: 1408×1408 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this pixel art graduation cap and diploma 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 Graduation Cap And Diploma” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/pixel-art-graduation-cap-and-diploma-1993b662) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?: The original is 1408×1408 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this illustration AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “pixel art graduation cap and diploma with sparkles on a dark blue background, retro 16-bit style” 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 education images like this?: Browse the Education collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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