Can I use this white smoke burst on black photo for free, commercially?

Yes. This photo 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 Smoke Burst On Black” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/white-smoke-burst-on-black-2d23c1bf) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1408×1408 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.

Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “round puff of white smoke bursting outward from the center, 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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White Smoke Burst On Black — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

A round outward-bursting puff of white smoke sits centered against a solid pure black background

About this photo

A dense, billowing white smoke burst radiates outward from the center on a seamless solid black background. This high-contrast graphic works perfectly as an overlay element, transition effect, or dramatic copy-space background.

Prompt: “round puff of white smoke bursting outward from the center, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly with smooth natural smoke detail, no artifacts, solid clean background, and is immediately usable for design work.

Also searched as: white smoke overlay · black background smoke · explosion effect · smoke puff

Direct file: 1408×1408 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this white smoke burst on black photo for free, commercially?: Yes. This photo 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 Smoke Burst On Black” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/white-smoke-burst-on-black-2d23c1bf) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1408×1408 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “round puff of white smoke bursting outward from the center, 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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