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Multiple thin branching white lightning bolts of varying sizes spread across a solid pure black background

About this illustration

Clean jagged lightning bolts are arranged across a seamless solid black backdrop with no extra distracting elements. This graphic works well as an overlay, dramatic event background, or storm-themed design asset.

Prompt: “several thin lightning bolts of different sizes spread across the frame, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Perfectly matches the brief, has a clean solid black background, no artifacts, and is highly usable for design work with only minimal compositional room for improvement.

Also searched as: lightning overlay · black lightning background · storm graphic · electric bolt design · seamless black backdrop

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this white lightning bolts 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 Bolts On Black” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/white-lightning-bolts-on-black-98162a7b) — 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 “several thin lightning bolts of different sizes spread across the frame, 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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