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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happily leaving 2020 behind

Happily Leaving 2020 Behind


glassy iceland lake water reflects hillside

Glassy Iceland Lake Water Reflects Hillside


person looks up towards beautiful architecture

Person Looks Up Towards Beautiful Architecture


black tilted microphone and a computer keyboard

Black Tilted Microphone And A Computer Keyboard


church ceiling art

Church Ceiling Art


iceland hut in grassy hill

Iceland Hut In Grassy Hill


side of a building with remains of an old poster

Side Of A Building With Remains Of An Old Poster


louvre courtyard paris france

Louvre Courtyard Paris France


lined cell phones floating above orange rocks

Lined Cell Phones Floating Above Orange Rocks


a pink and white letter board spells out "anti-social"

A Pink And White Letter Board Spells Out "Anti-Social"


skyscrapers at dusk in the city

Skyscrapers At Dusk In The City


green leaves of summer bluish green

Green Leaves Of Summer Bluish Green


hills of yarn

Hills Of Yarn


photographer shooting sunrise

Photographer Shooting Sunrise


silver cornet instrument on sheet music

Silver Cornet Instrument On Sheet Music


still lake in cottage country

Still Lake In Cottage Country


wooden board walk through reeds

Wooden Board Walk Through Reeds


shanghai oriental pearl

Shanghai Oriental Pearl


blueberries on linen

Blueberries On Linen


curve of city building from below

Curve Of City Building From Below


rust colored track curved and reflects in window

Rust Colored Track Curved And Reflects In Window


bolivia salt flats

Bolivia Salt Flats


paris arc de triomphe aerial

Paris Arc De Triomphe Aerial


black chruch building blue skies

Black Chruch Building Blue Skies


red and gold squares hang from the ceiling

Red And Gold Squares Hang From The Ceiling


pink and red marbling abstract view

Pink And Red Marbling Abstract View


clear water glass reflecting on blue

Clear Water Glass Reflecting On Blue


campground spiders web

Campground Spiders Web


flatlay of a valentines day card with foil chocolate hearts

Flatlay Of A Valentines Day Card With Foil Chocolate Hearts


mountain in iceland

Mountain In Iceland


dark green foliage

Dark Green Foliage


lush green leaves grow in layers

Lush Green Leaves Grow In Layers


red green and white lines of a track

Red Green And White Lines Of A Track


orange ink in water

Orange Ink In Water


train tracks and dirt road on hillside

Train Tracks And Dirt Road On Hillside


repeat pattern of a toy turtle on a blue background

Repeat Pattern Of A Toy Turtle On A Blue Background


photo of a street corner where two buildings meet

Photo Of A Street Corner Where Two Buildings Meet


basketball court corner texture

Basketball Court Corner Texture


narrow waterfall into tropical pool

Narrow Waterfall Into Tropical Pool


hand grips a black microphone against red background

Hand Grips A Black Microphone Against Red Background


purple and white marbling abstract view

Purple And White Marbling Abstract View


Quiet Wooden Farm With Low Clouds

Quiet Wooden Farm With Low Clouds


white bark trees

White Bark Trees


small rural building with windmill

Small Rural Building With Windmill


a film reel lays flat catching the sunlight

A Film Reel Lays Flat Catching The Sunlight


tree lined rural road

Tree Lined Rural Road


centered car driving through forest

Centered Car Driving Through Forest


rain drops illuminated by colors on window

Rain Drops Illuminated By Colors On Window


two small wooden chair with striped fabric

Two Small Wooden Chair With Striped Fabric


empire state top cloudy sky

Empire State Top Cloudy Sky


off center portrait of a vivid floral bouquet

Off Center Portrait Of A Vivid Floral Bouquet


illuminated paint brush on orange

Illuminated Paint Brush On Orange


hands work on a glass mosaic to left side of frame

Hands Work On A Glass Mosaic To Left Side Of Frame


red fabric illuminated by the sun

Red Fabric Illuminated By The Sun


train station window

Train Station Window


mountainside forest camp ground

Mountainside Forest Camp Ground


surfing with kite

Surfing With Kite


black microphone on a metal stand against deep red

Black Microphone On A Metal Stand Against Deep Red


pink petals with water droplets close up

Pink Petals With Water Droplets Close Up


texture of brown hay and other grasses

Texture Of Brown Hay And Other Grasses


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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.