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Wispy swirling red smoke billows across a solid dark black background
Wispy swirling red smoke billows across a solid dark black background

About this photo

Delicate, flowing ribbons of translucent red smoke twist and drift against a deep black backdrop. This high-contrast, moody graphic provides ample negative space ideal for overlaying text or design elements.

Prompt: “red smoke billowing across a black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image perfectly matches the brief, with smooth natural smoke flow, rich consistent color, no visible flaws, and usable negative space for design work.

Also searched as: red smoke background · smoke texture · abstract smoke · dark background · red smoke overlay

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this red smoke on black 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: “Red Smoke On Black Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/red-smoke-on-black-background-e28f588c) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×1008 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 “red smoke billowing across a black background” 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?
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