Can I use this rising steam wisps on black background 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: “Rising Steam Wisps On Black Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/rising-steam-wisps-on-black-background-1b15e6ef) — 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 “rising steam wisps drifting up from the lower edge, soft and translucent, on a pure black background” 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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Rising Steam Wisps On Black Background

Soft translucent pale gray steam wisps curl upward from the lower edge of a solid pure black background

About this illustration

Delicate, swirling translucent steam wisps drift upward against a completely solid black background, leaving ample empty copy space across the upper portion. This moody, minimal background works perfectly for overlaying text, product mockups, or atmospheric design projects.

Prompt: “rising steam wisps drifting up from the lower edge, soft and translucent, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image closely matches the brief with natural, smooth wisp details and a clean solid black background, only minor softness at the farthest wisp edges keeps it from a perfect score.

Also searched as: rising steam background · black background smoke · translucent wisps · dark atmospheric background · steam overlay

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this rising steam wisps on black background 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: “Rising Steam Wisps On Black Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/rising-steam-wisps-on-black-background-1b15e6ef) — 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 “rising steam wisps drifting up from the lower edge, soft and translucent, on a pure black background” 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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