1000+ HD Background Images and Photos

Browse through our collection of stunning background photographs. Our background images are textured, patterned and arranged to perfectly support the content that you choose to add to your website.

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cloudy sky from above

Cloudy Sky From Above


man hiking in mountains

Man Hiking In Mountains


thin plant stems in sun

Thin Plant Stems In Sun


indoor brick wall texture

Indoor Brick Wall Texture


autumn trees & hillside

Autumn Trees & Hillside


puppy at the beach

Puppy At The Beach


waves crashing on beach

Waves Crashing On Beach


white rose close up

White Rose Close Up


red and blue shoreline iphone screen

Red And Blue Shoreline Iphone Screen


abandoned iceland farm home

Abandoned Iceland Farm Home


delicate pink roses

Delicate Pink Roses


tree blossoms blooming

Tree Blossoms Blooming


mountain landscape with flowers

Mountain Landscape With Flowers


prairie woman at sunset

Prairie Woman At Sunset


bright yellow brick

Bright Yellow Brick


hiker climbing mountains

Hiker Climbing Mountains


cool iphone hd background

Cool iPhone HD Background


brick street under urban bridge

Brick Street Under Urban Bridge


pink spring flowers

Pink Spring Flowers


sun setting over ocean

Sun Setting Over Ocean


rain coming down window

Rain Coming Down Window


black and gold carnival mask

Black And Gold Carnival Mask


antelope canyon sunbeams

Antelope Canyon Sunbeams


autumn flowers in bloom

Autumn Flowers In Bloom


black & white concrete background

Black & White Concrete Background


beach sun reflections

Beach Sun Reflections


view of the sea iphone wallpaper

View Of The Sea iPhone Wallpaper


landscape viewing binoculars

Landscape Viewing Binoculars


skyscrapers looking up

Skyscrapers Looking Up


blue beach waves

Blue Beach Waves


beach waves through trees

Beach Waves Through Trees


abstract phone wallpaper

Abstract Phone Wallpaper


autumn shore

Autumn Shore


hiking by golden gate bridge

Hiking By Golden Gate Bridge


stone sculptures on beach

Stone Sculptures On Beach


black white wall

Black White Wall


white hydrangea blossoms with water

White Hydrangea Blossoms With Water


picket fence & flowers

Picket Fence & Flowers


woman holding flower

Woman Holding Flower


dreamy clouds

Dreamy Clouds


iphone background nature

iPhone Background Nature


dog phone background

Dog Phone Background


tulips on brights blue

Tulips On Brights Blue


boardwalk by the ocean

Boardwalk By The Ocean


san francisco nights

San Francisco Nights


cyan and gold abstract ink

Cyan And Gold Abstract Ink


cute dog in blanket

Cute Dog in Blanket


pink hearts background

Pink Hearts Background


ocean waves crashing

Ocean Waves Crashing


city sunset smoke

City Sunset Smoke


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What makes background pictures different?

Background photographs are used very differently that regular images for a number of reasons. When selecting a background image - there are specialized criteria to keep in mind. For starters - background pictures won’t fit into a fixed frame they way other photographs would. When a photo is locked into an article or block of text or shown as part of an advertisement - the dimensions are fixed - meaning that selecting a suitable photo really just comes down to aesthetics.

With background images - things work a little differently. To start, backgrounds are not likely to be in a fixed frame and will need to be equally beautiful when viewed on a large fullscreen, widescreen, or a mobile phone screen. It’s for this reason that web developers will often choose an images of a pattern - so that parts of the it can be cut off by web-browsers and other content that may vary in size and shape without looking like the image is misplaced.

If you’re not using a pattern, you’ll want to make sure the image isn’t too focused. Images with a clear subject don't work as well as background images because parts of the subject may be covered.

You may also choose to use background images to create a parallax scrolling effect. Parallax scrolling has been proven to create a better user experience for web users. This is where a web designer or developer might choose to add content in front of a background images that scrolls faster than the background image itself. This effect is used on web-pages to give the illusion of depth to the page and to create a more dynamic viewing experience.

Images used in parallax scrolling tend to be a little bit different from regular background images. They can be patterns and textures as well - but because portions of the image will scroll by at some point, the images can be a bit more focused - as long as the focus is toward the centre of the image.

Remember that background images take a supporting role in web-page design, so it’s best if they’re simple, clean and patterned. Even if the pattern isn’t design-oriented, you’ll want to go with images without a single, clear subject. Photograph-wise, images like city scapes, landscapes, or large images of busy locations with many subjects tend to look best.

Background images for commercial use

Luckily when it comes to getting the perfect background photo - we’ve got your covered. Our collection of HD photos are perfect for editing and can be used as widescreen backgrounds, full screen backgrounds, and desktop backgrounds and will look equally stunning on both Windows and Mac computers at any size (1600 x 1200, 1440, 1280, 1920).

Take a look at our free, downloadable high resolution images - perfect for your next project.

Background images FAQ

What are background images?

Background images are visual elements that are used to enhance the appearance of a website, presentation, or any other design project. They provide a backdrop or setting for the main content.

What types of background images work best for web-page design?

Background images play a supporting role in web-page design, so it is best to choose simple, clean, and patterned images. Even non-design-oriented patterns can work well. Images without a single, clear subject, such as cityscapes, landscapes, or busy locations with multiple subjects, tend to look best.

Can I use your background images for commercial purposes?

Absolutely! Our collection of high-definition (HD) photos is perfect for editing and can be used as widescreen backgrounds, full-screen backgrounds, and desktop backgrounds. They will look stunning on both Windows and Mac computers at any size, including 1600 x 1200, 1440, 1280, and 1920.

Are your background images available for free download?

Yes, we offer a selection of free, downloadable high-resolution images that are ideal for your next project. These images can be used for commercial purposes and are ready to enhance your designs.