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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ripe strawberry cut in half on a white surface

Ripe Strawberry Cut In Half On A White Surface


natural forest collapse

Natural Forest Collapse


new york three bridges

New York Three Bridges


thin cloud pattern in sky

Thin Cloud Pattern In Sky


lake water ripples

Lake Water Ripples


dried grass

Dried Grass


hand holding a mushroom

Hand Holding A Mushroom


The Last Rays Of Sunlight Disappear Behind Hills

The Last Rays Of Sunlight Disappear Behind Hills


ripe pineapple sits against a blue background

Ripe Pineapple Sits Against A Blue Background


summer portrait of woman

Summer Portrait Of Woman


office windows pattern

Office Windows Pattern


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

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


half blue half green background with earrings and a ring

Half Blue Half Green Background With Earrings And A Ring


half pink half blue background with stud earrings in a row

Half Pink Half Blue Background With Stud Earrings In A Row


iceland hut in grassy hill

Iceland Hut In Grassy Hill


yellow flowers on picnic blanket

Yellow Flowers On Picnic Blanket


houseplant in white pot on minimalist background

Houseplant In White Pot On Minimalist Background


person walks in a open air courtyard

Person Walks In A Open Air Courtyard


snow and sunlight

Snow And Sunlight


lake beside summer mountains rocky and green

Lake Beside Summer Mountains Rocky And Green


glassy iceland lake water reflects hillside

Glassy Iceland Lake Water Reflects Hillside


minimalist red and green houseplant on grey background

Minimalist Red And Green Houseplant On Grey Background


fluffy clouds in a light blue sky on a clear summer day

Fluffy Clouds In A Light Blue Sky On A Clear Summer Day


telephone wires at sunset

Telephone Wires At Sunset


skyscrapers at dusk in the city

Skyscrapers At Dusk In The City


hills of yarn

Hills Of Yarn


green leaves of summer bluish green

Green Leaves Of Summer Bluish Green


silver cornet instrument on sheet music

Silver Cornet Instrument On Sheet Music


photographer shooting sunrise

Photographer Shooting Sunrise


curve of city building from below

Curve Of City Building From Below


dark green foliage

Dark Green Foliage


marbling of vibrant pink and purple colors

Marbling Of Vibrant Pink And Purple Colors


louvre courtyard paris france

Louvre Courtyard Paris France


hiking with a compass near waterfalls

Hiking With A Compass Near Waterfalls


clear water glass reflecting on blue

Clear Water Glass Reflecting On Blue


yellow platforms and shapes with a white summer sign

Yellow Platforms And Shapes With A White Summer Sign


lush green leaves grow in layers

Lush Green Leaves Grow In Layers


church ceiling art

Church Ceiling Art


portrait of a woman with long brown hair and crossed arms

Portrait Of A Woman With Long Brown Hair And Crossed Arms


bolivia salt flats

Bolivia Salt Flats


basketball court corner texture

Basketball Court Corner Texture


urban freeway with sun flare

Urban Freeway With Sun Flare


brown wall lit up with a yellow light at top

Brown Wall Lit Up With A Yellow Light At Top


blue terry cloth towel

Blue Terry Cloth Towel


wooden calendar sits on a white background

Wooden Calendar Sits On A White Background


still lake in cottage country

Still Lake In Cottage Country


orange ink in water

Orange Ink In Water


jagged mountain peaks above lush forest below

Jagged Mountain Peaks Above Lush Forest Below


black and white photo of a tangled movie reel

Black And White Photo Of A Tangled Movie Reel


abstract image of purple and blue marbling color

Abstract Image Of Purple And Blue Marbling Color


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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.