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Thin branching white lightning extends vertically against a solid pure black background

About this illustration

A crisp, natural branching white lightning strike stands out against a seamless pure black background. It works perfectly as a dramatic design overlay, storm themed graphic element, or moody copy space background.

Prompt: “thin branching white lightning bolt striking down from the top edge, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly with clean sharp branching lightning, a solid black background, and no visible artefacts or errors.

Also searched as: white lightning overlay · black background lightning · storm graphic · electric strike

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this white lightning bolt on black 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: “White Lightning Bolt On Black” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/white-lightning-bolt-on-black-5030e7b1) — 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 “thin branching white lightning bolt striking down from the top edge, 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.
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