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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sunset over lisbon portugal

Sunset Over Lisbon Portugal


slices of homemade pizza with olives on a green plate

Slices Of Homemade Pizza With Olives On A Green Plate


silhouettes of people at the top of a sand dune

Silhouettes Of People At The Top Of A Sand Dune


woman holding her face in both her hands

Woman Holding Her Face In Both Her Hands


purple spotted flowers

Purple Spotted Flowers


iceland hiking

Iceland Hiking


black microphone set against a pink background

Black Microphone Set Against A Pink Background


abstract photo of red marbling into white

Abstract Photo Of Red Marbling Into White


rainbow pencil crayons

Rainbow Pencil Crayons


moonrise over lake and mountains

Moonrise Over Lake And Mountains


clusters of cherry blossoms against blue sky in spring

Clusters Of Cherry Blossoms Against Blue Sky In Spring


pastel colored ball point pens

Pastel Colored Ball Point Pens


thin cloud pattern in sky

Thin Cloud Pattern In Sky


black and white photo of a tangled movie reel

Black And White Photo Of A Tangled Movie Reel


building made of white intricate archways

Building Made Of White Intricate Archways


muddy trail beneath the trees

Muddy Trail Beneath The Trees


modern light with pipe base

Modern Light With Pipe Base


a bubbling cloud of rich pink and yellow

A Bubbling Cloud Of Rich Pink And Yellow


looking through stone archway with benches

Looking Through Stone Archway With Benches


a black mounted metal microphone against red

A Black Mounted Metal Microphone Against Red


hand holding a mushroom

Hand Holding A Mushroom


2021 words in wooden tiles on pink

2021 Words In Wooden Tiles On Pink


earth day written in dirt

Earth Day Written In Dirt


three green leaves

Three Green Leaves


natural pillars in ocean

Natural Pillars In Ocean


water from a thin canal reflects the taj mahal

Water From A Thin Canal Reflects The Taj Mahal


close up of a painted cement wall with splashes of colour

Close Up Of A Painted Cement Wall With Splashes Of Colour


blue terry cloth towel

Blue Terry Cloth Towel


snow and sunlight

Snow And Sunlight


wild hare found in a field

WIld Hare Found In A Field


colored pencils close up

Colored Pencils Close Up


office windows pattern

Office Windows Pattern


natural forest collapse

Natural Forest Collapse


lake beside summer mountains rocky and green

Lake Beside Summer Mountains Rocky And Green


houseplant in white pot on minimalist background

Houseplant In White Pot On Minimalist Background


minimalist red and green houseplant on grey background

Minimalist Red And Green Houseplant On Grey Background


bench overlooking farm field and oncoming storm

Bench Overlooking Farm Field And Oncoming Storm


white and blue marbling abstract view

White And Blue Marbling Abstract View


grey scale foggy mountain

Grey Scale Foggy Mountain


dried leaves on branches and paper background

Dried Leaves On Branches And Paper Background


new york three bridges

New York Three Bridges


a sharpened pencil with lead shavings

A Sharpened pencil with lead shavings


two juicy orange slices against red background

Two Juicy Orange Slices Against Red Background


half blue and half pink photo with earrings lined up

Half Blue And Half Pink Photo With Earrings Lined Up


looking down stairwell

Looking Down Stairwell


abstract photo of orange and green marbling

Abstract Photo Of Orange And Green Marbling


a long-stemmed white flower emits wispy pink waves of smoke

A Long-Stemmed White Flower Emits Wispy Pink Waves Of Smoke


small mirrorless camera on grey background

Small Mirrorless Camera On Grey Background


white sign says summer against a yellow curved wall

White Sign Says Summer Against A Yellow Curved Wall


black microphones pattern on a yellow background

Black Microphones Pattern On A Yellow Background


hiking with a compass near waterfalls

Hiking With A Compass Near Waterfalls


red white and blue marbling abstract view

Red White And Blue Marbling Abstract View


novel lays open on dark blue linen fabric

Novel Lays Open On Dark Blue Linen Fabric


flatlay of a red envelope with gold and red chocolates

Flatlay Of A Red Envelope With Gold And Red Chocolates


lake water ripples

Lake Water Ripples


urban freeway with sun flare

Urban Freeway With Sun Flare


dried grass

Dried Grass


yellow flowers on picnic blanket

Yellow Flowers On Picnic Blanket


jagged mountain peaks above lush forest below

Jagged Mountain Peaks Above Lush Forest Below


telephone wires at sunset

Telephone Wires At Sunset


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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.