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Delicate wispy white smoke curls and twists across a solid black background
Delicate wispy white smoke curls and twists across a solid black background

About this photo

Thin, flowing trails of translucent white smoke drift against a deep solid black backdrop, with negative copy space on the left side. This minimal, high-contrast texture works perfectly for overlay effects, graphic design elements, and moody background layouts.

Prompt: “black background with thin wisps of white smoke” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image perfectly matches the brief, has natural smooth smoke detail, high contrast, usable copy space and no visible flaws.

Also searched as: smoke overlay · black smoke background · white smoke wisps · abstract smoke texture · dark background smoke

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this white smoke on black background 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 On Black Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/white-smoke-on-black-background-ffe87f19) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
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 photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “black background with thin wisps of white smoke” 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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