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Full frame close-up of smoothed crumpled mustard yellow paper with a web of sharp creases under even lighting

About this photo

A full-frame texture of crumpled mustard yellow paper, flattened to reveal a detailed network of natural creases and subtle tonal variation. This seamless surface works well for background overlays, stationery designs, and vintage graphic projects.

Prompt: “crumpled mustard yellow paper smoothed flat with a web of sharp creases, full frame, even light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image perfectly matches the brief, has even consistent lighting, no visible artifacts, and is a clean, highly usable texture asset for designers.

Also searched as: crumpled kraft paper texture · mustard yellow paper background · wrinkled paper texture · full frame paper surface

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this crumpled mustard 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 Mustard Paper Texture” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/crumpled-mustard-paper-texture-30dace14) — 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 mustard yellow paper smoothed flat with a web of sharp creases, full frame, even light” 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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