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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wood or rock?

Wood Or Rock?


person walks in a open air courtyard

Person Walks In A Open Air Courtyard


plant branch on a white background

Plant Branch On A White Background


buttons top frame

Buttons Top Frame


woodgrain background with chinese animals

Woodgrain Background With Chinese Animals


lemonade on white woodgrain table

Lemonade On White Woodgrain Table


kayaks on racks under blue sky.jpeg

Kayaks On Racks Under Blue Sky


nature in green and blue

Nature In Green And Blue


bamboo wall background

Bamboo Wall Background


ahand holding a cigarette on blue background

AHand Holding A Cigarette On Blue Background


bright sun on beer

Bright Sun On Beer


aerial two rows of docked sailboats

Aerial Two Rows Of Docked Sailboats


purple orchid closeup

Purple Orchid Closeup


curvy shoreline with gravel path

Curvy Shoreline With Gravel Path


patio drinks on sunny day

Patio Drinks On Sunny Day


apples in fruit basket close up

Apples In Fruit Basket Close Up


a few drops of pink and yellow trail colour in water

A Few Drops Of Pink And Yellow Trail Colour In Water


The Last Rays Of Sunlight Disappear Behind Hills

The Last Rays Of Sunlight Disappear Behind Hills


home interior meets garden exterior

Home Interior Meets Garden Exterior


marbling of vibrant pink and purple colors

Marbling Of Vibrant Pink And Purple Colors


mountains pyrenees

Mountains Pyrenees


tropical plant in front of white boards

Tropical Plant In Front Of White Boards


vines take over brick home

Vines Take Over Brick Home


colorful kites for surfing

Colorful Kites For Surfing


rushing waterfall in iceland

Rushing Waterfall In Iceland


happy halloween with confetti

Happy Halloween With Confetti


person in orange rides bike under bridge

Person In Orange Rides Bike Under Bridge


bright purple ink drop on white

Bright Purple Ink Drop On White


bike & vines

Bike & Vines


foggy forest background

Foggy Forest Background


mountain views at sunrise

Mountain Views At Sunrise


dark image of a plants leaves with yellow spots

Dark Image Of A Plants Leaves With Yellow Spots


nature sky sunset

Nature Sky Sunset


view of lisbon hillside

View Of Lisbon Hillside


close up vivid flower arrangement in all colors

Close Up Vivid Flower Arrangement In All Colors


wet green leaf texture

Wet Green Leaf Texture


green leaf texture close up

Green Leaf Texture Close Up


colorful autumn hike

Colorful Autumn Hike


blue and gold sunset sky

Blue And Gold Sunset Sky


rippling lake

Rippling Lake


blue water red shore green land

Blue Water Red Shore Green Land


lisbon portugal at sunset

Lisbon Portugal At Sunset


water kite adventure

Water Kite Adventure


peaceful sunday morning with coffee and laptop

Peaceful Sunday Morning With Coffee And Laptop


green tree with small orange fruit on branches

Green Tree With Small Orange Fruit On Branches


lensball blue and orange lights

Lensball Blue And Orange Lights


abstract image of purple and blue marbling color

Abstract Image Of Purple And Blue Marbling Color


beach volleyball courts

Beach Volleyball Courts


plants after rain

Plants After Rain


yellow platforms and shapes with a white summer sign

Yellow Platforms And Shapes With A White Summer Sign


monochrome butterfly on hand

Monochrome Butterfly On Hand


small pumpkins and colorful corn

Small Pumpkins And Colorful Corn


oceanside mountains in indonesia

Oceanside Mountains In Indonesia


a silhouetted palm tree at sunset

A Silhouetted Palm Tree At Sunset


desert plant wall

Desert Plant Wall


wooden calendar sits on a white background

Wooden Calendar Sits On A White Background


small white flowers in a bunch

Small White Flowers In A Bunch


birch trees in winter

Birch Trees In Winter


orange vertical lines

Orange Vertical Lines


white clouds in a soft blue sky on warm summer day

White Clouds In A Soft Blue Sky On Warm Summer Day


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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.