Can I use this vertical amber light leak 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: “Vertical Amber Light Leak” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/vertical-amber-light-leak-7d818ae4) — 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 amber light leak glowing down from the top edge, 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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Vertical Amber Light Leak — Free Stock Illustration (HD JPG)

Soft vertical glowing amber light leak descending from the top against a solid black background

About this illustration

A smooth warm amber light leak effect bleeds down from the top edge of a pure black frame. This high-contrast graphic works perfectly as a cinematic overlay, video transition, or copy-space background for dark design projects.

Prompt: “vertical amber light leak glowing down from the top edge, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly with natural smooth light falloff, only a very subtle fine grain in the light gradient is visible on extreme close inspection.

Also searched as: black background overlay · vertical light glow · film light leak · dark background design

Direct file: 1152×2048 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this vertical amber light leak 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: “Vertical Amber Light Leak” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/vertical-amber-light-leak-7d818ae4) — 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 amber light leak glowing down from the top edge, 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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