Can I use this grunge charcoal texture background illustration for free, commercially?

Yes. This illustration 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: “Grunge Charcoal Texture Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/grunge-charcoal-texture-background-b3fdb8a3) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this illustration?

The original is 1152×2048 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 illustration AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “vertical grunge background of smudged charcoal and gray paint with rough torn edges” 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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Grunge Charcoal Texture Background — Free Stock Illustration (HD JPG)

Vertical smudged grayscale charcoal and paint texture with rough torn brush edges on a white backdrop

About this illustration

Rough, overlapping smudged charcoal and gray paint strokes create a gritty, distressed grunge texture. This high-contrast surface works well for graphic design overlays, poster backgrounds and artistic layout elements.

Prompt: “vertical grunge background of smudged charcoal and gray paint with rough torn edges” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Strongly matches the provided brief, with consistent natural grunge brush texture, no visible flaws or artefacts, and is fully usable as a stock design asset.

Also searched as: grunge texture · charcoal background · distressed paint overlay · gray grunge background · torn edge texture

Direct file: 1152×2048 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this grunge charcoal texture background illustration for free, commercially?: Yes. This illustration 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: “Grunge Charcoal Texture Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/grunge-charcoal-texture-background-b3fdb8a3) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?: The original is 1152×2048 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 illustration AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “vertical grunge background of smudged charcoal and gray paint with rough torn edges” 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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