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Full frame close-up of crumpled black paper with subtle sheen on raised ridges

About this photo

Dense crumpled black paper features deep shadowed creases and faint silvery highlights on its raised ridges. This seamless high-contrast texture is ideal for graphic design overlays, dark brand backgrounds and print projects.

Prompt: “crumpled black paper texture, deep shadows and a faint silver sheen on the ridges” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly with natural creases, deep shadows, and subtle silvery sheen, no visible flaws or artefacts.

Also searched as: dark paper background · crinkled paper texture · black texture overlay

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this crumpled black paper 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: “Crumpled Black Paper Texture” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/crumpled-black-paper-texture-b14c7816) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 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 photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “crumpled black paper texture, deep shadows and a faint silver sheen on the ridges” 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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