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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nature sky sunset

Nature Sky Sunset


desert plant wall

Desert Plant Wall


rippling lake

Rippling Lake


corner of a yellow buildings against. a blue sky

Corner Of A Yellow Buildings Against. A Blue Sky


view of lisbon hillside

View Of Lisbon Hillside


colored pencils piled up on a black background

Colored Pencils Piled Up On A Black Background


person in orange rides bike under bridge

Person In Orange Rides Bike Under Bridge


purple spotted flowers

Purple Spotted Flowers


peaceful sunday morning with coffee and laptop

Peaceful Sunday Morning With Coffee And Laptop


lisbon portugal at sunset

Lisbon Portugal At Sunset


bright sun on beer

Bright Sun On Beer


plants after rain

Plants After Rain


abstract image of paper in pink and blue stripes

Abstract Image Of Paper In Pink And Blue Stripes


birch trees in winter

Birch Trees In Winter


green leaves of lush green plants

Green Leaves Of Lush Green Plants


oceanside mountains in indonesia

Oceanside Mountains In Indonesia


rainbow pencil crayons

Rainbow Pencil Crayons


iceland hiking

Iceland Hiking


orange vertical lines

Orange Vertical Lines


home interior meets garden exterior

Home Interior Meets Garden Exterior


patio drinks on sunny day

Patio Drinks On Sunny Day


colorful candy eggs against a white background

Colorful Candy Eggs Against A White Background


clusters of cherry blossoms against blue sky in spring

Clusters Of Cherry Blossoms Against Blue Sky In Spring


worn wood texture close up

Worn Wood Texture Close Up


colorful lines in a gradient

Colorful Lines In A Gradient


abstract image of lime green and pink marbling

Abstract Image Of Lime Green And Pink Marbling


big marble alcove with flowerly inlay

Big Marble Alcove With Flowerly Inlay


sunset over lisbon portugal

Sunset Over Lisbon Portugal


colored pencils close up

Colored Pencils Close Up


earth day written in dirt

Earth Day Written In Dirt


close up vivid flower arrangement in all colors

Close Up Vivid Flower Arrangement In All Colors


a bubbling cloud of rich pink and yellow

A Bubbling Cloud Of Rich Pink And Yellow


three green leaves

Three Green Leaves


modern light with pipe base

Modern Light With Pipe Base


looking down stairwell

Looking Down Stairwell


ahand holding a cigarette on blue background

AHand Holding A Cigarette On Blue Background


a silhouetted palm tree at sunset

A Silhouetted Palm Tree At Sunset


small white flowers in a bunch

Small White Flowers In A Bunch


dried leaves on branches and paper background

Dried Leaves On Branches And Paper Background


monochrome butterfly on hand

Monochrome Butterfly On Hand


bench overlooking farm field and oncoming storm

Bench Overlooking Farm Field And Oncoming Storm


pastel colored ball point pens

Pastel Colored Ball Point Pens


natural pillars in ocean

Natural Pillars In Ocean


colorful chocolate candy easter eggs on white

Colorful Chocolate Candy Easter Eggs On White


blue and pink background with earrings in a line

Blue And Pink Background With Earrings In A Line


microphone on stand left of frame against blue

Microphone On Stand Left Of Frame Against Blue


close up texture of metal criss cross tread

Close Up Texture Of Metal Criss Cross Tread


a sharpened pencil with lead shavings

A Sharpened pencil with lead shavings


moonrise over lake and mountains

Moonrise Over Lake And Mountains


grey scale foggy mountain

Grey Scale Foggy Mountain


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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.