Can I use this salted caramel hot chocolate 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: “Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/salted-caramel-hot-chocolate-6040627f) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1024×1536 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 photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “salted caramel hot chocolate with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and flaky salt in a clear glass mug, dark wooden table, moody light” 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 food & drink images like this?

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

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Clear glass mug of salted caramel hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and flaky salt on a dark wooden

About this photo

A rich indulgent hot chocolate sits in a tall clear glass mug, topped with swirled whipped cream, glossy caramel drizzle and fine flaky sea salt, set against a dark grained wood table with soft moody lighting. This image works perfectly for drink menu designs, cozy cafe marketing, or winter beverage blog content.

Prompt: “salted caramel hot chocolate with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and flaky salt in a clear glass mug, dark wooden table, moody light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well composed and perfectly matching the brief, with natural rich color, no visible AI artefacts, and only very minor, unnoticeable imperfections that do not impact usability.

Also searched as: gourmet hot drink · whipped cream cocoa · cafe beverage photography · winter warm drink

Direct file: 1024×1536 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this salted caramel hot chocolate 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: “Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/salted-caramel-hot-chocolate-6040627f) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1024×1536 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 photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “salted caramel hot chocolate with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and flaky salt in a clear glass mug, dark wooden table, moody light” 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 food & drink images like this?: Browse the Food & Drink collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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