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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fuchsia white blossoming flowers

Fuchsia White Blossoming Flowers


coffee beans laid on a pink background

Coffee Beans Laid On A Pink Background


forest wildflowers

Forest Wildflowers


bursting fireworks

Bursting Fireworks


museum cuts into the sky

Museum Cuts Into The Sky


bright red and yellow summer flowers

Bright Red And Yellow Summer Flowers


flower petals huddled together near a candle

Flower Petals Huddled Together Near a Candle


dead end in the forest

Dead End In The Forest


woodgrain background with chinese animals

Woodgrain Background With Chinese Animals


buttons top frame

Buttons Top Frame


red and white hearts scattered on pink surface

Red And White Hearts Scattered On Pink Surface


lemonade on white woodgrain table

Lemonade On White Woodgrain Table


curvy shoreline with gravel path

Curvy Shoreline With Gravel Path


tiara placed on the head

Tiara Placed On The Head


bamboo wall background

Bamboo Wall Background


purple orchid closeup

Purple Orchid Closeup


kayaks on racks under blue sky.jpeg

Kayaks On Racks Under Blue Sky


yellow petals covered in yellow bokeh light

Yellow Petals Covered In Yellow Bokeh Light


texture of old tree

Texture Of Old Tree


bike & vines

Bike & Vines


apples in fruit basket close up

Apples In Fruit Basket Close Up


bright purple ink drop on white

Bright Purple Ink Drop On White


happy halloween with confetti

Happy Halloween With Confetti


aerial two rows of docked sailboats

Aerial Two Rows Of Docked Sailboats


colorful kites for surfing

Colorful Kites For Surfing


tropical plant in front of white boards

Tropical Plant In Front Of White Boards


mountains pyrenees

Mountains Pyrenees


rushing waterfall in iceland

Rushing Waterfall In Iceland


a few drops of pink and yellow trail colour in water

A Few Drops Of Pink And Yellow Trail Colour In Water


vines take over brick home

Vines Take Over Brick Home


colorful autumn hike

Colorful Autumn Hike


foggy forest background

Foggy Forest Background


line of rich red berries on blue background

Line Of Rich Red Berries On Blue Background


green leaf texture close up

Green Leaf Texture Close Up


minimal flower petals on white

Minimal Flower Petals On White


lensball purple lights

Lensball Purple Lights


campervan under morning sunrise

Campervan Under Morning Sunrise


wet green leaf texture

Wet Green Leaf Texture


lensball blue and orange lights

Lensball Blue And Orange Lights


mountain views at sunrise

Mountain Views At Sunrise


wood or rock?

Wood Or Rock?


beach volleyball courts

Beach Volleyball Courts


blue water red shore green land

Blue Water Red Shore Green Land


flatlay of colorful candy easter eggs

Flatlay Of Colorful Candy Easter Eggs


water kite adventure

Water Kite Adventure


blades of tall arching lush green grass

Blades Of Tall Arching Lush Green Grass


nature in green and blue

Nature In Green And Blue


small pumpkins and colorful corn

Small Pumpkins And Colorful Corn


blue and gold sunset sky

Blue And Gold Sunset Sky


plant branch on a white background

Plant Branch On A White Background


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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.