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Retro synthwave style sunset over calm ocean with dark palm silhouettes against a glowing magenta and purple sky

About this illustration

Vibrant 1980s synthwave styled coastal sunset with gradient pink and purple skies, silhouetted palm trees, and reflective calm ocean. Perfect for desktop or mobile wallpapers, retro digital design projects, and social media backgrounds.

Prompt: “retro 1980s synthwave sunset over a calm ocean with palm silhouettes and a glowing magenta sky” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Perfectly matches the brief, with clean stylized composition, consistent retro synthwave coloring, no visible AI flaws, and ideal framing for use as a wallpaper.

Also searched as: synthwave wallpaper · retro sunset · tropical palm silhouette · magenta sky ocean · 80s synthwave background

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this synthwave palm tree sunset 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: “Synthwave Palm Tree Sunset” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/synthwave-palm-tree-sunset-48bd6a72) — 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 “retro 1980s synthwave sunset over a calm ocean with palm silhouettes and a glowing magenta sky” and 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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