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A bright jagged vertical lightning strike runs from top to bottom against a solid pure black background

About this illustration

A sharp, crisp jagged lightning bolt with small branching tendrils stands out in high contrast against a completely solid black backdrop. This high-contrast graphic works perfectly as an overlay element, dramatic background, or storm effect for design projects.

Prompt: “vertical single jagged lightning strike from top to bottom, 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, has no artefacts, clean high contrast, and is fully usable as a design asset with no visible flaws.

Also searched as: lightning on black background · jagged lightning bolt · storm effect overlay · electric background

Direct file: 1152×2048 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this vertical lightning strike black background 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 Lightning Strike Black Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/vertical-lightning-strike-black-background-7b538046) — 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 single jagged lightning strike from top to bottom, on a pure black background” and 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?
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