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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blank white book with rose pedals

Blank White Book With Rose Pedals


vintage blue robot portrait wide

Vintage Blue Robot Portrait Wide


green cliffs viewing

Green Cliffs Viewing


road through rocky terrain

Road Through Rocky Terrain


japanese garden fountain

Japanese Garden Fountain


race track numbers

Race Track Numbers


a drop of pink and yellow paint in water

A Drop Of Pink And Yellow Paint In Water


sunbeams streak through forrest trees

Sunbeams Streak Through Forrest Trees


coffee on white

Coffee On White


fresh lettuce greens in bowl

Fresh Lettuce Greens In Bowl


red vintage car parked by brick wall

Red Vintage Car Parked By Brick Wall


japanese garden rock texture

Japanese Garden Rock Texture


coffee beans font

Coffee Beans Font


black crow in flight

Black Crow In Flight


aged wood & brick

Aged Wood & Brick


skater at skatepark with film grain

Skater At Skatepark With Film Grain


blue and purple ink abstract face

Blue And Purple Ink Abstract Face


four buildings from below small clouds

Four Buildings From Below Small Clouds


green and pink flower

Green And Pink Flower


ireland grass field

Ireland Grass Field


handful of euros currency

Handful Of Euros Currency


two-tone ink cloud

Two-Tone Ink Cloud


chain link fence

Chain Link Fence


green foxglove plant

Green Foxglove Plant


waterfall through rock face

Waterfall Through Rock Face


blue and green background with silver jewelry

Blue And Green Background With Silver Jewelry


traveller looks down

Traveller Looks Down


zen garden peace stone

Zen Garden Peace Stone


ukulele on blue background

Ukulele On Blue Background


gold coins weaved onto red rope

Gold Coins Weaved Onto Red Rope


spring gardening set up

Spring Gardening Set Up


purple flower petals close up

Purple Flower Petals Close Up


ice cracks on a frozen sea

Ice Cracks On A Frozen Sea


yay balloons

Yay Balloons


last rays of sun in the city

Last Rays Of Sun in The City


rapids & forest

Rapids & Forest


glacier water winding through landscape

Glacier Water Winding Through Landscape


resting by galcier waterfall

Resting By Galcier Waterfall


purple ink cloud

Purple Ink Cloud


delicate pink flowers with yellow leaves

Delicate Pink Flowers With Yellow Leaves


black yellow and red ink

Black Yellow And Red Ink


ireland grasslands

Ireland Grasslands


extremely long desert road

Extremely Long Desert Road


a tangled movie reel catching sunlight

A Tangled Movie Reel Catching Sunlight


vintage silver camera surrounded by foliage

Vintage Silver Camera Surrounded By Foliage


city by mountain

City By Mountain


bank of india paper notes

Bank Of India Paper Notes


empty subway train car.jpeg

Empty Subway Train Car


coffee beans on branch

Coffee Beans On Branch


abandoned home in field

Abandoned Home In Field


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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.