Can I use this soft pastel bokeh light leaks 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: “Soft Pastel Bokeh Light Leaks” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/soft-pastel-bokeh-light-leaks-972ff940) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

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 photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “soft focus pastel background with gentle light leaks” 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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Soft Pastel Bokeh Light Leaks — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Blurred soft focus pastel background with gentle glowing light leak bokeh highlights

About this photo

Smooth, out-of-focus gradient of muted pastel hues with subtle glowing light leak bokeh accents. This calm, airy background works perfectly for website overlays, social media graphics, and digital presentation backdrops.

Prompt: “soft focus pastel background with gentle light leaks” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly with smooth, cohesive pastel tones and no visible flaws, making it immediately usable as a stock background asset.

Also searched as: soft focus bokeh · light leak background · pastel gradient · blurred wallpaper

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this soft pastel bokeh light leaks 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: “Soft Pastel Bokeh Light Leaks” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/soft-pastel-bokeh-light-leaks-972ff940) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: 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 photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “soft focus pastel background with gentle light leaks” 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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