Can I use this swirling glowing embers column 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: “Swirling Glowing Embers Column” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/swirling-glowing-embers-column-0b07e3f4) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this illustration?

The original is 1152×2048 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 illustration AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “vertical swirling column of tiny glowing embers rising from the bottom edge, no flames, 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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Swirling Glowing Embers Column — Free Stock Illustration (HD JPG)

A vertical swirling column of tiny glowing embers rises against a solid pure black background

About this illustration

Tiny warm golden embers twist upward in a smooth vertical spiral on a completely black background, with no visible flames. This high-contrast asset works perfectly as an overlay, promotional background, or atmospheric design element for dark themed projects.

Prompt: “vertical swirling column of tiny glowing embers rising from the bottom edge, no flames, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image closely matches the brief with clean composition, consistent glowing embers and no artifacts, only a very subtle soft falloff of the topmost spark edges.

Also searched as: rising embers background · glowing particle overlay · swirling embers black background · fire spark effect · vertical sparkle column

Direct file: 1152×2048 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this swirling glowing embers column 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: “Swirling Glowing Embers Column” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/swirling-glowing-embers-column-0b07e3f4) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?: The original is 1152×2048 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 illustration AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “vertical swirling column of tiny glowing embers rising from the bottom edge, no flames, 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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