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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aerial photo of paved road surrounded by trees

Aerial Photo Of Paved Road Surrounded By Trees


red ornaments on white snow

Red Ornaments On White Snow


orange ink galaxy

Orange Ink Galaxy


trees standing tall with blue sky iphone wallpaper

Trees Standing Tall With Blue Sky iPhone Wallpaper


pink lilies in bloom

Pink Lilies In Bloom


urban street in morning

Urban Street In Morning


flower buds on a branch sit in a jug of water

Flower Buds On A Branch Sit In A Jug Of Water


storm clouds from above

Storm Clouds From Above


coffee spelled in coffee

Coffee Spelled In Coffee


tree hugger

Tree Hugger


red rose with dew drops

Red Rose With Dew Drops


tall field plant growth

Tall Field Plant Growth


sunset behind golden gate bridge

Sunset Behind Golden Gate Bridge


chinese lanterns glow on storefront

Chinese Lanterns Glow On Storefront


mountains in colombia

Mountains In Colombia


white linear angled architecture

White Linear Angled Architecture


cute phone wallpaper

Cute Phone Wallpaper


iceland farm horse

Iceland Farm Horse


green orange and yellow ink cloud

Green Orange And Yellow Ink Cloud


bright golden oil closeup texture

Bright Golden Oil Closeup Texture


octopus tentacle

Octopus Tentacle


standing at waterfalls edge

Standing At Waterfalls Edge


paint brushes, palette & canvas

Paint Brushes, Palette & Canvas


field of daisies

Field Of Daisies


wildflowers reaching for sun

Wildflowers Reaching For Sun


bright pink flower blossoms

Bright Pink Flower Blossoms


purple and red ink pool on white

Purple And Red Ink Pool On White


rustic old book open at centre

Rustic Old Book Open At Centre


yellow ink with black drops

Yellow Ink With Black Drops


photographer hiking iceland flats

Photographer Hiking Iceland Flats


purple and green ink lines

Purple And Green Ink Lines


green flowers on white texture

Green Flowers On White Texture


a woman by a green pool

A Woman By A Green Pool


towering new york building from above

Towering New York Building From Above


close up of a yellow flower detail

Close Up Of A Yellow Flower Detail


yellow regal filagree pattern

Yellow Regal Filagree Pattern


pine forest and road

Pine Forest And Road


fishing boat in thailand

Fishing Boat In Thailand


new york city buildings and water towers

New York City Buildings And Water Towers


a phone on a blue background with 'contact us'

A Phone On A Blue Background With 'Contact Us'


sheep & field near glacier

Sheep & Field Near Glacier


light pink gerbera daisy

Light Pink Gerbera Daisy


teal and pink abstract forms in water

Teal And Pink Abstract Forms In Water


wildflowers

Wildflowers


pink wall with grey door

Pink Wall With Grey Door


light pink and delicate flowers

Light Pink And Delicate Flowers


bright blue waters and red sandy shores

Bright Blue Waters And Red Sandy Shores


white brick interior wall texture

White Brick Interior Wall Texture


railay beach krabi thailand

Railay Beach Krabi Thailand


candle nestled among flowers

Candle Nestled Among Flowers


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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.