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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pink and black ink drop

Pink And Black Ink Drop


sharpened pencil crayons

Sharpened Pencil Crayons


remember why you started motivational poster

Remember Why You Started Motivational Poster


spiral staircase from above

Spiral Staircase From Above


light reflects on water

Light Reflects On Water


urban buildings with traffic

Urban Buildings With Traffic


rubber tree plant leaves

Rubber Tree Plant Leaves


dried winter wildflowers

Dried winter Wildflowers


judgement gavel on white

Judgement Gavel On White


red moon and stars

Red Moon And Stars


fresh oranges pile

Fresh Oranges Pile


santa hat on woodgrain

Santa Hat On Woodgrain


yellow tv set on monochromatic seamless backdrop

Yellow TV Set On Monochromatic Seamless Backdrop


teal ink with red drops

Teal Ink With Red Drops


starry night sky from below trees

Starry Night Sky From Below Trees


white tile corner textures

White Tile Corner Textures


flamingo in pond

Flamingo In Pond


iphone photography golden gate bridge

iPhone Photography Golden Gate Bridge


pink plane wing

Pink Plane Wing


Green And White Marbled Coloring

Green And White Marbled Coloring


black wood angle texture

Black Wood Angle Texture


red brick wall wide texture

Red Brick Wall Wide Texture


big ocean wave under blue sky

Big Ocean Wave Under Blue Sky


crows fly over hills

Crows Fly Over Hills


rustic wooden window frame against exposed brick

Rustic Wooden Window Frame Against Exposed Brick


full rainbow over rocks and water

Full Rainbow Over Rocks And Water


mountain wanderlust

Mountain Wanderlust


flying over mountains

Flying Over Mountains


leaf background texture

Leaf Background Texture


glass ball on water at sunset

Glass Ball On Water At Sunset


hearts on woodgrain

Hearts On Woodgrain


mountain lake in andorra

Mountain Lake In Andorra


stackable chips in lines

Stackable Chips In Lines


brick wall with graphic street art

Brick Wall With Graphic Street Art


boat on water iphone wallpaper

Boat On Water iPhone Wallpaper


floating cubes on blue

Floating Cubes On Blue


balance scale tilted right

Balance Scale Tilted Right


orange becomes yellow

Orange Becomes Yellow


purple and green ink from side

Purple And Green Ink From Side


white background with brances frame

White Background With Brances Frame


woman wanderer

Woman Wanderer


waves crash on rocks and sand

Waves Crash On Rocks And Sand


greens on wood background

Greens On Wood Background


gold light through tree

Gold Light Through Tree


brick wall city scape

Brick Wall City Scape


a secluded beach surrounded by cliffs

A Secluded Beach Surrounded By Cliffs


yellow and purple ink with green

Yellow And Purple Ink With Green


sunset over black forest

Sunset Over Black Forest


purple ink with green and black drops

Purple Ink With Green And Black Drops


purple ink cloud with black drops

Purple Ink Cloud With Black Drops


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Stunning HD background photos for commercial use

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.