Can I use this black volcanic sand texture 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: “Black Volcanic Sand Texture” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/black-volcanic-sand-texture-90d81c72) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.

Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “black volcanic sand with tiny glinting grains” 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 textures images like this?

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Black Volcanic Sand Texture — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Close-up of fine black volcanic sand dotted with tiny glinting reflective grains

About this photo

Full-frame close-up of fine dark volcanic sand scattered with subtle glinting mineral grains, with a small soft sand mound at the center. This seamless, moody texture works well for design overlays, nature-themed backgrounds, and material reference work.

Prompt: “black volcanic sand with tiny glinting grains” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image perfectly matches the brief with clear sharp texture, natural lighting, no artefacts, and only very minor softness at the central mound that is unnoticeable for most use cases.

Also searched as: glinting sand grain texture · dark granular surface · volcanic sand close up

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this black volcanic sand texture 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: “Black Volcanic Sand Texture” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/black-volcanic-sand-texture-90d81c72) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “black volcanic sand with tiny glinting grains” 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 textures images like this?: Browse the Textures collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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