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Close-up of a resting tabby cat's extended paw resting on a soft light blanket

About this photo

A detailed close-up of a relaxed tabby cat's front paw stretched out across a plush light-colored blanket. The soft natural lighting highlights fur texture, making this ideal for pet care content, cozy lifestyle visuals and animal-themed designs.

Prompt: “close-up of a tabby cat's paw on a blanket” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed shot matching the brief, with natural soft lighting and only a softly blurred out-of-focus upper frame.

Also searched as: cat close up · pet paw detail · cat on blanket · domestic cat

Direct file: 1280×1280 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this tabby cat paw close up 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: “Tabby Cat Paw Close Up” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/tabby-cat-paw-close-up-e9b534ac) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1280×1280 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “close-up of a tabby cat's paw on a blanket” 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 animals images like this?
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