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Layered sharp and blurred dust and grain particles float scattered against a solid pure black background.

About this photo

Spanning different depths, fine dust wisps and small light brown and off-white grains drift across a seamless black backdrop. This high-contrast, depth-rich asset is ideal for overlay effects, composite design projects, and moody scene backgrounds.

Prompt: “floating dust particles at different depths, some sharp and some blurred, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Perfectly matches the brief, with natural layered sharp and blurred dust depth on a clean black background, no visible flaws or artefacts.

Also searched as: black dust overlay · particle background · dust effect · dark overlay texture

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this floating dust particles on black 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: “Floating Dust Particles On Black” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/floating-dust-particles-on-black-ea2543a1) — 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 “floating dust particles at different depths, some sharp and some blurred, 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?
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