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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bright yellow rose in hand

Bright Yellow Rose In Hand


luscious landscape

Luscious Landscape


mountain lake scene

Mountain Lake Scene


italian cliffs

Italian Cliffs


hidden mountain paradise

Hidden Mountain Paradise


celebration cake on pink surface

Celebration Cake On Pink Surface


close up of variegated leaves

Close Up Of Variegated Leaves


light ripples on water

Light Ripples On Water


trees in shenzhen

Trees In Shenzhen


shenzhen cityscape

Shenzhen Cityscape


handcrafted goodness sign on stone

Handcrafted Goodness Sign On Stone


get started today on dark wood background

Get Started Today On Dark Wood Background


get started today on marble background

Get Started Today On Marble Background


hard crafted goodness diagonal on marble

Hard Crafted Goodness Diagonal On Marble


get started today sign on stone

Get Started Today Sign On Stone


get started today sign on marble

Get Started Today Sign On Marble


get started today sign on dark wood

Get Started Today Sign On Dark Wood


shop now diagonal sign on wood

Shop Now Diagonal Sign On Wood


handcrafted goodness on stone background

Handcrafted Goodness On Stone Background


shop now sign on dark wood

Shop Now Sign On Dark Wood


handcrafted goodness sign on marble

Handcrafted Goodness SIgn On Marble


shop now sign on marble

Shop Now Sign On Marble


wintery sunny beach

Wintery Sunny Beach


sandy seaweed

Sandy Seaweed


blue lake and rocky mountains

Blue Lake And Rocky Mountains


snow and sunlight

Snow And Sunlight


snowy mountain view

Snowy Mountain View


blue natural landscape

Blue Natural Landscape


water falls like chandelier

Water Falls Like Chandelier


hillside lake and town

Hillside Lake And Town


tourist views seaside

Tourist Views Seaside


waterfall from rock formations over grass

Waterfall From Rock Formations Over Grass


black and white modern architecture

Black And white Modern Architecture


wooden hiking path

Wooden Hiking Path


pink plane wing

Pink Plane Wing


forest with rocks and road

Forest With Rocks And Road


nature in green and blue

Nature In Green And Blue


distant city sunset

Distant City Sunset


wind-blown tree

Wind-blown Tree


sun cracked cliffs overlook bathers on a sandy beach

Sun Cracked Cliffs Overlook Bathers On A Sandy Beach


hand holding a mushroom

Hand Holding A Mushroom


ninja cat

Ninja Cat


spread of rounded stones

Spread Of Rounded Stones


black and white staircase

Black And White Staircase


colored aged wood

Colored Aged Wood


aged wood with blue tones

Aged Wood With Blue Tones


rows of candy corn

Rows of Candy Corn


sandy feet, sandy beach

Sandy Feet, Sandy Beach


beautiful cat sticking its tongue out

Beautiful Cat Sticking Its Tongue Out


maples leaves on a grey surface

Maples Leaves On A Grey Surface


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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.