Can I use this scratched black glass 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: “Scratched Black Glass Texture” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/scratched-black-glass-texture-9e0ca7d8) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1408×1408 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.

Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “fine random hairline scratches in every direction like worn glass, 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 Glass Texture — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Fine intersecting light scratches appear across a solid pure black background

About this photo

Thin, random hairline scratches run in all directions against a deep black backdrop, mimicking the look of worn aged glass. This overlay asset works perfectly for adding vintage wear, grunge, or a scratched screen effect to design projects.

Prompt: “fine random hairline scratches in every direction like worn glass, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, has no visible flaws, and is immediately usable as a background or texture overlay for design work.

Also searched as: black scratch overlay · worn glass texture · grunge background · scratched overlay

Direct file: 1408×1408 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this scratched black glass 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: “Scratched Black Glass Texture” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/scratched-black-glass-texture-9e0ca7d8) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1408×1408 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “fine random hairline scratches in every direction like worn glass, 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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