Can I use this scratched black 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: “Scratched Black Film Overlay” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/scratched-black-film-overlay-7e83f909) — 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 “fine white dust specks and short hairline scratches scattered evenly, 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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Scratched Black Film Overlay — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Pure black background scattered with fine white dust specks and thin short hairline scratches

About this photo

This high-contrast grunge background features evenly distributed dust marks and scratch details over a solid black base. It works perfectly as a vintage film overlay, a retro texture element, or a dark copy-space background for design projects.

Prompt: “fine white dust specks and short hairline scratches scattered evenly, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image matches the brief perfectly, with evenly distributed fine dust specks and hairline scratches on a pure black background, with no visible flaws or artefacts.

Also searched as: dust and scratches overlay · black grunge background · film grain texture · scratch overlay · dark background texture

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this scratched black 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: “Scratched Black Film Overlay” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/scratched-black-film-overlay-7e83f909) — 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 “fine white dust specks and short hairline scratches scattered evenly, 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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