Can I use this dust and lint film overlay 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: “Dust And Lint Film Overlay” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/dust-and-lint-film-overlay-3520af1b) — 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 “heavy dust, lint fibers and white specks like worn old film, on a pure black background” 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.

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Dust And Lint Film Overlay — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Scattered white dust specks, thin lint fibers and grain sit on a solid pure black background

About this photo

This textured overlay replicates the look of worn, scratched vintage film grain with fine lint and dust particles. It is ideal for adding an aged, analog aesthetic to video edits, photo composites and graphic design projects.

Prompt: “heavy dust, lint fibers and white specks like worn old film, 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, with natural varied dust, lint and specks on a clean black background and no visible flaws, making it highly usable as a design overlay.

Also searched as: film dust overlay · lint texture · black grain background · old film effect · dust particles

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this dust and lint film overlay 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: “Dust And Lint Film Overlay” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/dust-and-lint-film-overlay-3520af1b) — 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 “heavy dust, lint fibers and white specks like worn old film, on a pure black background” 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 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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