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A billowing violet nebula rises like smoke against a dark star-filled cosmic sky
A billowing violet nebula rises like smoke against a dark star-filled cosmic sky

About this illustration

Dense, swirling purple nebula smoke drifts upward across a deep starry outer space background. This atmospheric cosmic art is ideal for science presentation backgrounds, space-themed design work and digital wallpapers.

Prompt: “violet nebula rising like a plume of smoke among stars, digital art” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed render that perfectly matches the brief, with smooth natural smoke texture and no visible flaws or artefacts.

Also searched as: starry space background · cosmic smoke art · outer space illustration · purple galaxy

Direct file: 1280×1600 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this purple nebula starfield plume 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: “Purple Nebula Starfield Plume” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/purple-nebula-starfield-plume-19bc7ae0) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1280×1600 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 illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “violet nebula rising like a plume of smoke among stars, digital art” 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 science images like this?
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