Can I use this charcoal black glowing 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: “Charcoal Black Glowing Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/charcoal-black-glowing-background-8837609b) — 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 “charcoal black background with subtle grain and a soft glow in the center” 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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Charcoal Black Glowing Background — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Dark charcoal textured background with a faint soft glow in the center

About this photo

Fine subtle grain covers the deep charcoal black field, with a gentle muted central glow that provides natural copy space. This neutral dark background works perfectly for overlaying text, graphic elements, or product photography.

Prompt: “charcoal black background with subtle grain and a soft glow in the center” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Matches the brief closely with consistent subtle grain and a soft central glow; the glow is very understated but fully usable as a dark background asset.

Also searched as: charcoal background · dark grainy background · soft glow background · black copy space background

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this charcoal black glowing 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: “Charcoal Black Glowing Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/charcoal-black-glowing-background-8837609b) — 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 “charcoal black background with subtle grain and a soft glow in the center” 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.

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