Can I use this black grunge scratched texture 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: “Black Grunge Scratched Texture” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/black-grunge-scratched-texture-78e08682) — 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 white grunge splatter specks with fine scratches, 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.

Black Grunge Scratched Texture — Free Stock Illustration (HD JPG)

White grunge specks and fine scratch lines scattered across a solid pure black background

About this illustration

A high contrast vertical grunge overlay featuring scattered white specks and thin scratch marks on a solid black base. This texture is ideal for adding a distressed, vintage worn effect to graphic design, video edits or poster artwork.

Prompt: “vertical white grunge splatter specks with fine scratches, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image perfectly matches the brief, has no visible flaws or artefacts, and is fully usable as a grunge overlay background for design work.

Also searched as: black grunge background · scratch texture overlay · white splatter specks · distressed film grain · grunge overlay

Direct file: 1152×2048 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this black grunge scratched texture 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: “Black Grunge Scratched Texture” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/black-grunge-scratched-texture-78e08682) — 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 white grunge splatter specks with fine scratches, 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.