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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cluster of leaves

Cluster of Leaves


orange ink galaxy

Orange Ink Galaxy


reverse ink volcano

Reverse Ink Volcano


two-tone ink cloud

Two-Tone Ink Cloud


blue ink explosion

Blue Ink Explosion


orange ink in water

Orange Ink In Water


red and purple abstract ink clouds

Red And Purple Abstract Ink Clouds


teal and pink abstract forms in water

Teal And Pink Abstract Forms In Water


the centre of this orange flower stems

The Centre Of This Orange Flower Stems


a red flower billows smokey clouds

A Red Flower Billows Smokey Clouds


a flower begins to seethe red and orange plumes

A Flower Begins To Seethe Red And Orange Plumes


a cloud of pink paint in water

A Cloud Of Pink Paint In Water


a few drops of pink and yellow trail colour in water

A Few Drops Of Pink And Yellow Trail Colour In Water


a drop of pink and yellow paint in water

A Drop Of Pink And Yellow Paint In Water


a cluster of curling pink, silver and white like ink in water

A Cluster Of Curling Pink, Silver And White Like Ink In Water


a bubbling cloud of rich pink and yellow

A Bubbling Cloud Of Rich Pink And Yellow


candyfloss wreaths ring a white flower

Candyfloss Wreaths Ring A White Flower


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

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


the fine petals of a flower bubble pink smoke

The Fine Petals Of A Flower Bubble Pink Smoke


a big fluffy dog with a necktie

A Big Fluffy Dog With A Necktie


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

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


two grape hyacinths on pink

Two Grape Hyacinths On Pink


daisies on pink

Daisies On Pink


flowers on white marble table

Flowers On White Marble Table


candle nestled among flowers

Candle Nestled Among Flowers


wilting flowers in opposite corners

Wilting Flowers In Opposite Corners


flower petals huddled together near a candle

Flower Petals Huddled Together Near a Candle


pink heart made of flower petals

Pink Heart Made Of Flower Petals


texture of old tree

Texture Of Old Tree


close up of tree bark

Close Up Of Tree Bark


brown and white wood

Brown And White Wood


lines of trees in snow

Lines Of Trees In Snow


plane takes off in toronto

Plane Takes Off In Toronto


stackable chips in lines

Stackable Chips In Lines


hands holding a sketchbook with '15% off'

Hands Holding A Sketchbook With '15% Off'


rustic wooden window frame against exposed brick

Rustic Wooden Window Frame Against Exposed Brick


rustic living room feel with exposed brick

Rustic Living Room Feel With Exposed Brick


white moon on crisp blue daytime sky lined by rocky cliffs

White Moon On Crisp Blue Daytime Sky Lined By Rocky Cliffs


a phone on a blue background with 'contact us'

A Phone On A Blue Background With 'Contact Us'


hands holding a sketchbook with '50% off'

Hands Holding A Sketchbook With '50% Off'


subscribe written under a phone and laptop

Subscribe Written Under A Phone And Laptop


cursive handwriting with 'rise and shine'

Cursive Handwriting With 'Rise And Shine'


hands holding up a new! sign

Hands Holding Up A NEW! Sign


a close up of the bark on an old tree

A Close Up Of The Bark On An Old Tree


bamboo stand with carving and color variations

Bamboo Stand With Carving And Color Variations


texture of bark on old tree

Texture Of Bark On Old Tree


dense bamboo stand

Dense Bamboo Stand


yay balloons

Yay Balloons


red apple on old fashioned weighing scales

Red Apple On Old Fashioned Weighing Scales


keyboards on blue surface

Keyboards On Blue 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.