Can I use this rippled water surface 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: “Rippled Water Surface Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/rippled-water-surface-background-c3fee5dd) — 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 “water surface background with light ripples and caustics” 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.

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Rippled Water Surface Background — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Calm shallow water surface with soft ripples, small splashes, and faint underwater caustic patterns

About this photo

Gentle light ripples and subtle caustic patterns spread across clear shallow water, with soft neutral lighting and muted blue-gray tones. This smooth, uncluttered surface works perfectly as a natural background or overlay base for graphic design projects.

Prompt: “water surface background with light ripples and caustics” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image closely matches the brief with natural, realistic ripples and lighting, only minor softness in the farthest wave details that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: water caustics · shallow water texture · water background

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this rippled water surface 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: “Rippled Water Surface Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/rippled-water-surface-background-c3fee5dd) — 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 “water surface background with light ripples and caustics” 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 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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