BudgetPixelBudgetPixel
Open BudgetPixel
A thin vertical pale blue lightning bolt with a soft glow sits on a pure solid black background

About this illustration

This clean isolated lightning graphic features a soft diffused glow surrounding the thin pale blue bolt against a seamless pure black background. It works perfectly as a dramatic overlay, design element, or moody copy-space background for digital projects.

Prompt: “vertical thin pale blue lightning with a soft glow, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image matches the brief perfectly with a clean solid black background, smooth natural glow on the lightning bolt, no visible flaws or artefacts, and is immediately usable for design work.

Also searched as: vertical lightning · blue lightning overlay · electric bolt background · light effect on black · glowing lightning graphic

Direct file: 1152×2048 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this vertical pale blue lightning bolt 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 Pale Blue Lightning Bolt” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/vertical-pale-blue-lightning-bolt-97d69da4) — 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 thin pale blue lightning with a soft glow, 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?
Browse the Backgrounds collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

More lightning images

See all →

Similar images

Need a different take? Tweak the prompt and generate — free, no account

Safe-for-work images only — no nudity or sexual content, no real or famous people, no children. Blocked requests still count toward today’s limit.

Takes under a minute. Good results join the library for everyone, with their prompt.

Want it private, larger or edited? The image workshop generates with every model and keeps your images to your account.