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Full frame close-up of aged scuffed cardboard with faint stains and frayed corner edges under even light

About this photo

A flat, aged gray-brown cardboard surface fills the entire frame, showing subtle water stains, scuff marks, and faint fibrous texture from wear. It works perfectly as a neutral textured background for product mockups, print overlays, or vintage design projects.

Prompt: “flat old cardboard surface filling the entire frame edge to edge, scuffed plain gray-brown board with water stains, dents and frayed fibers, even light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly with natural even lighting, consistent scuff and stain details, no visible artefacts, and fills the full frame as requested.

Also searched as: worn cardboard background · aged paper surface · scuffed board texture · neutral brown texture

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this worn old cardboard 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: “Worn Old Cardboard Texture” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/worn-old-cardboard-texture-5e739f9e) — 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 “flat old cardboard surface filling the entire frame edge to edge, scuffed plain gray-brown board with water stains, dents and frayed fibers, even light” and 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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