Can I use this torn gray paper strip 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: “Torn Gray Paper Strip On Black” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/torn-gray-paper-strip-on-black-d8de3f9d) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1792×1008 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 “long torn strip of pale gray paper with a feathery fibrous edge across a black ground” 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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Browse the Textures collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

Torn Gray Paper Strip On Black — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

A long pale gray torn paper strip with fibrous feathered edges sits against a solid black background.

About this photo

This clean, detailed texture shot features a rough torn paper strip with frayed fiber edges set against a matte black background. It is ideal for graphic design overlays, header dividers, and texture reference projects.

Prompt: “long torn strip of pale gray paper with a feathery fibrous edge across a black ground” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-lit, perfectly matches the brief with no visible flaws, only a tiny stray fiber present that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: torn paper edge · gray paper texture · frayed paper strip · black background texture · paper divider · rough torn edge

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this torn gray paper strip 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: “Torn Gray Paper Strip On Black” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/torn-gray-paper-strip-on-black-d8de3f9d) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1792×1008 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 “long torn strip of pale gray paper with a feathery fibrous edge across a black ground” 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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