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Fine radial white crackle lines resembling aged varnish over a solid pure black background

About this illustration

A high-contrast radial crackle pattern of thin white lines against a deep solid black background. This graphic works perfectly as an overlay, grunge accent, or minimalist dark design element.

Prompt: “fine web of white crackle lines like aged varnish, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Clean, sharp, fully matches the brief, with only very minor inconsistent line thickness that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: crackle pattern · white crack lines · aged varnish texture · radial crack overlay

Direct file: 1408×1408 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this white crackle texture on black 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: “White Crackle Texture On Black” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/white-crackle-texture-on-black-4c8686bd) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
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 illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “fine web of white crackle lines like aged varnish, on a pure black background” and 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?
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