Can I use this gilded gold leaf 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: “Gilded Gold Leaf Texture” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/gilded-gold-leaf-texture-be97515d) — 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 “gold leaf gilding with visible overlapping seams and tiny cracks, full frame, soft 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?

Browse the Textures collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

Gilded Gold Leaf Texture — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Full frame close-up of textured gold leaf gilding with crinkled seams and fine cracks under soft light

About this photo

A full-frame close-up of hand-applied gold leaf gilding, showing natural overlapping seams, fine cracks and gentle light variation across the metallic surface. This warm luxurious texture is ideal for decorative overlays, luxury branding, and elegant design backgrounds.

Prompt: “gold leaf gilding with visible overlapping seams and tiny cracks, full frame, soft light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image matches the brief perfectly, with clear natural gold leaf texture, soft even lighting, no artefacts, and only a very subtle dark border edge that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: gilded surface · luxury gold texture · metallic gold background

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this gilded gold leaf 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: “Gilded Gold Leaf Texture” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/gilded-gold-leaf-texture-be97515d) — 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 “gold leaf gilding with visible overlapping seams and tiny cracks, full frame, soft 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?: Browse the Textures collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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